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New prostate treatment

A new surgery for men dealing with enlarged prostates, also known as benign prostatic hyperplasia, is now being offered in the Latrobe Valley.

Eagle soars in marathon

For 67 year-old Ray James, running the Traralgon Marathon is another race ticked off the list.

Migrants celebrate Italian national day

About 80 members of the Latrobe Valley community watched as 99 year-old Morwell resident Giuseppe Logiodice raised the Italian flag after mass on Friday at Gippsland Immigration Park.

Quit experts on hand this week

A partnership between the Gippsland Primary Health Network and Quit Victoria aims to make it easier for Latrobe Valley residents to part with their cigarettes.

Offshore wind farm proposed for Gippsland

The waters off the Gippsland coast could become home to Australia's first offshore wind farm - with the potential to generate 12,000 jobs - if a plan by a Victorian energy company comes to fruition.

65 years on the ‘pipes

Celebrating 65 years with the Morwell Caledonian Pipe Band, Gavin Dykes has a lifetime of fond memories with the local musical group.

Next steps to reconciliation

Latrobe City Council marked National Reconciliation Week with a flag-raising ceremony and afternoon tea on Tuesday.

Warmer waters for Barra

Fisheries Victoria has utilised electrofishing techniques to relocate 150 stocked barramundi to a warmer section of the Hazelwood Pondage, heated by aquifers.

Student’s Bubble trouble

When Shelley Pasquill decided to enrol at Federation Training 20 years after the last time she studied, a major factor in her decision to take the plunge was the range of support services on offer.

Quitting while still having a social life

Quitting while still having a social life

Walking group hits Churchill

Walking group hits Churchill

Marlene and Kevin’s lasting bond

Marlene and Kevin Curtis may have celebrated a sapphire anniversary on Sunday, 28 May, however the Traralgon pair are proud to have lived a wholesome life, rather than one of precious gems and lavish gifts.

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