Volunteer Adam continues his father’s legacy
Adam Townsend has fond memories of going on Police Legacy camps every year in September as a child after his father, a police officer, was killed in the line of duty when he was four years old.
Cheyenne’s sweet taste of success
Cheyenne Johnston was only 15 when she made a secret mad dash to her family's kitchen to bake her mum an orange poppy seed cake for her birthday.
Artist on the world stage
It takes many artists years to break onto the international scene, however Traralgon resident Amelie Harper has done it at just six years old.
Pristine spot in public hands
State Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change Lily D'Ambrosio has announced about 1200 hectares of environmentally significant 'cores and links' land in the Strzelecki Ranges formerly leased by Hancock Victoria Plantations will be returned to public management.
New cinema coming
The community has welcomed the announcement Reading Cinemas will establish a cinema complex at Traralgon next year.
Morwell’s contribution remembered
A commemorative service to recognise the Morwell and district soldiers who fought in the Boer War will be held in Morwell on Wednesday.
The siege that led to a movement
Starting October 1899, Colonel Robert Baden-Powell and his small garrison of British colonial troops held the Boer forces from the railway town of Mafeking for 217 days.
Worker training continues
With courses designed to equip community members with skills to gain employment, the Gippsland Trades and Labour Council held a level two first aid course in Morwell on Wednesday.
Labor candidates signal their intent
Morwell community activist Tracie Lund and former Hazelwood worker and union delegate Mark Richards have confirmed they will seek Labor preselection for the seat of Morwell at the upcoming state election.
Getting ready for the Girls’ Night In
Women across the Latrobe Valley are being encouraged this month to hold a Girls' Night In to raise money for breast and gynaecological cancer.
Get skills you need for future needs
A new, collaborative project will provide Morwell residents with access to Learn Local pre-accredited training courses to help participants gain the confidence and skills to apply for jobs or move on to further study.
Mine bonds security
The state government has moved to provide greater security surrounding the future of Latrobe Valley mines by announcing on Friday it was raising the rehabilitation bonds paid by the mine operators.
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Marks the magnificent mind behind flagship fundraiser
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BY BLAKE METCALF-HOLT
CLAIRE Marks is a real workaholic at Morwell Football-Netball Club.
The Tigers legend organised yet another successful Pink Ribbon Round at the weekend,...
