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She’s an Aussie now

Life was hard when Sanyogita Pandey moved from northern India to Australia five years ago.

Top citizen honour for broadcaster Les Hunt

Gippsland FM presenter Les Hunt is this year's Latrobe City 2018 Australia Day Citizen of the Year in recognition of his long-term and widespread dedication to the Latrobe Valley.

Josh is signing the way to a cleaner future

Acknowledgement of Traralgon man Josh Szabo's efforts to reduce waste around the region's camping and fishing hot spot proves that young people really do care.

Council stalwart recognised for years of widespread service

The amalgamation of the Latrobe Valley's municipalities in the 1990s was the best move forward for the region, according to Latrobe City mayor Darrell White, who on Friday was named an Order of Australia recipient.

Snapshot of Mathijs’ service is photographic history lesson

It did not take long for Mathijs Christiaan Broeren to realise that his passion for photography would be his ticket to success in business and in the community.

Paula gives her heart to Mirboo North

A passionate teacher with a love for Mirboo North was named South Gippsland Shire's Citizen of the Year at an awards ceremony last week.

Graham’s historical contribution honoured

While Graham Goulding did not foresee an Order of Australia Medal coming his way for service to community history and heritage preservation, the former Lowanna teacher and Moe Historical Society identity said the award was a "nice surprise".

New year, new manager

A friendly new face can be seen hanging out at the Traralgon Neighbourhood Learning House following the reopening of the house for 2018.

Tackling overdose risk in Latrobe Valley

The Latrobe Community Health Service will run free training sessions to teach people how to administer a life-saving medication to those at risk of a heroin or opioid overdose.

Morwell man criticises council works

A Morwell resident considers council's current roadworks in Winifred Street as "false economy" with contractors repairing only selected sections of the kerb and channelling.

News eye-opening trip

For Lowanna College student Trent Euman, visiting Abu Dhabi to receive a commendation for an international sustainability prize was a nerve-racking experience.

Pool concerns grow

Member for Eastern Victoria Melina Bath has echoed state government concerns surrounding community frustration over how long it is taking to start development of the Gippsland Regional Aquatic Centre.

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Severe thunderstorms awakening heavy rain

STAFF WRITERS   SLOW-MOVING thunderstorms erupted through the Latrobe Valley from the earlier hours of Friday, February 27. Some locals took to social media to report that...