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Putting prostate health up in lights

Prostate disease was on the agenda last week following the unveiling of a new sign at Traralgon Recreation Reserve aimed at encouraging men to seek regular prostate check-ups.

Bombers take top spot

The Mid Gippsland Football League finally has an undisputed leader after Yallourn/Yallourn North downed Yinnar in their first-versus-second clash at George Bates Reserve on Saturday.

Fire hit school kids hard

New data reveals Morwell children experienced higher levels of distress associated with the 2014 Hazelwood mine fire than school students who lived elsewhere in the Latrobe Valley.

Migrant’s farm hell

Before she came to Australia, Debbie* dreamt of walking along the beach holding hands with her future husband and having a cuppa at a quiet coffee shop.

Euro wood supply greater than ours

Claims there is not enough wood to supply the Heyfield sawmill are undermined by research showing that percentage-wise, Victoria has more than eight times the amount of forest in conservation reserves compared with Europe.

Musical tribute to the Anzacs

The unique sound of the Victoria Police Pipe Band bagpipes, combined with the symphony of the Royal Australian Navy Band made for some colourful entertainment on Wednesday night.

Leighton takes the reins as Baw Baw Shire chief executive

Baw Baw Shire Council appointed Alison Leighton as the organisation's chief executive on Wednesday night.

Plenty to reflect on from Manfred’s work

Morwell artist Manfred Krautschneider traded his academic life as a mathematician for art, however to him, it's all research.

Tunnel heritage win

A 15-year community fight to preserve a historically significant section of the Thomson River has reached a major milestone, following a Heritage Council of Victoria ruling.

Round-the-clock Supercare is here

The State Government's Supercare Pharamacy initiative has come to the Latrobe Valley with the launch of a free nursing service and 24-hour pharmacy in Traralgon on Friday.

Scammers target seniors

Scammers target seniors

Mine fire caused child distress

New data reveals Morwell children experienced higher levels of distress associated with the 2014 Hazelwood mine fire than school students who lived elsewhere in the Latrobe Valley.

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Cr Lund steps down, leaving council one short

By AIDAN KNIGHT   MORWELL River Ward has been left without representation, after councillor Tracie Lund resigned publicly on Monday morning (March 16). Cr Lund's five-year term...