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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".

Australia Day celebrated in style

Thousands of people flocked to Australia Day events across the Latrobe Valley on Friday to celebrate the national holiday as a community.

Humble educator honoured with medal

Morwell Park Primary School principal Chris Joustra's 17th year at the school has just begun, and he "couldn't be happier" with the bright new classrooms offering young students supportive and flexible learning environments.

Ray James Trafalgar’s Citizen of the Year

Trafalgar's Australia Day Citizen of the Year Ray James has praised the efforts of all volunteers who contribute to their community.

Moe celebrates to sound of O’Dowd band

Energetic Irish-born musician Paddy O'Dowd has always made it his business to make sure the crowd, or the classroom, is entertained.

Cancer fundraiser

A Traralgon family is organising a local mini music festival to help fight against pancreatic cancer, which took the life of much-loved mum Michelle Kay last August.

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.

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