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Expansion on the agenda

Family-run business Valley Court Laundrette at Morwell will be able to expand into new sectors of the laundry industry after receiving a grant from the Latrobe Valley Economic Facilitation Fund.

Say goodbye to fees

New and current students enrolling at Churchill Primary School for 2018 will not have to pay tuition fees after the school council decided to waive next year's fees to help families affected by the closure of Hazelwood.

Logging opposition grows

Greens forests spokeswoman Samantha Dunn visited Mirboo North yesterday to inspect state forest coupes surrounding Mirboo North earmarked to be logged next year.

Director ready to make debut

Latrobe Valley singing teacher Mary Mirtschin has found no shortage of enthusiasm from the community for her approaching debut as a stage musical producer.

Rehabilitation a hot topic at forum

The rehabilitation of the Hazelwood mine was the topic of discussion at a public focus group facilitated by mine owner ENGIE last Thursday.

Mental health in spotlight

New research by VicHealth indicates LGBTIQ Victorians live with significantly lower levels of mental wellbeing than heterosexual Victorians.

LVA delivering: Shing

State member for Eastern Victoria Harriet Shing has hit back at criticism of the Latrobe Valley Authority, saying the state government was unapologetic about resourcing the organisation to do its job.

A life-changing move

After migrating to the Latrobe Valley in March 1986, Bogdan Szpura often wondered how long it would take for him to be considered a local.

Relay a beacon of hope

More than 500 participants from 20 teams took over Tyers Recreation Reserve at the weekend for the Latrobe Valley Relay For Life.

Cork Club’s efforts recognised

The community's generosity hit new milestones in 2017.

Reunion calling all mail centre staff

A 40-year reunion of the Gippsland Mail Centre at Morwell will take place later this month as the centre celebrates four decades of sorting and delivering mail across Gippsland.

Thompson through to second round in Traralgon

Jordan Thompson headlined day two of play at the Latrobe City Traralgon Challenger on Tuesday and enjoyed a straight sets victory over Poland's Michal Przysiezny to advance to the second round.

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