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Greyhounds to sprint into action

FOUR Gippsland greyhound clubs are uniting for a new racing carnival which they hope will take the region by storm.

Ride on to Old Gippstown

While many associate the coming of Christmas with the sound of jingling bells, for disadvantaged children the festive season will be ushered in to the roar of motorbike engines.

In a black spot of bother

Patricia Laine says she will never take staying connected to her loved ones for granted again.

Safe decommission urged by unions

UNIONISTS have used the Latrobe Valley's annual asbestos awareness event to urge energy giant Engie to partake in a safe decommission of Hazelwood Power Station.

Authority’s doors are open

A "Small but steady" number of workers and community members affected by the impending closure of the Hazelwood power station have gone to the Latrobe Valley Authority for assistance.

Turnbull turns to Latrobe

PRIME Minister Malcolm Turnbull has met with Latrobe City Council to hear firsthand its plans for the region's transition.

Open for business

LEADERS of trader groups representing the Latrobe Valley have united for a campaign urging the region's shoppers to buy local.

CFA responds to DASMA fire

A FACTORY fire at the DASMA recycling facility in Morwell early Friday morning has caused an estimated $300,000 damage.

Sustainable schools praised

A WEEKLY rubbish pick up day initiated by a Glengarry Primary School student has earned the school a sustainability award.

Services only a part of a ‘long list of needs’

The addition of 10 off-peak V/Line services on the Traralgon line will not address commuter frustrations, according to the Gippsland V/Line Users Group.

Gender agenda

A VISIT to the hospital can be a daunting for anyone, but for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex community it is an experience many try to avoid entirely.

Bridge on the path to completion

IT is hoped a new boardwalk at Traralgon's railway reserve will help attract more community members to the park.

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