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Journey down the yellow brick road

Travel somewhere over the rainbow with Flinders Christian Community College's latest production of The Wizard of Oz.

Connected through the power of singing

From performing in front of more than 2000 people in Traralgon's Victory Park to gracing the stage of the Sydney Opera House - 2016 has been a busy year for the Latrobe Valley Community Choir.

Thousands flock to makers market

In two events, the Gippsland Makers Market has attracted about 10,000 people estimated to have spent more than $90,000. The next event is Sunday 14 August.

Underway, at long last

A two-storey retail and office development in the centre of Traralgon is underway after a decade-long wait.

Valley praised for dobbing in a dealer

Crime Stoppers has experienced a 533 per cent increase in tip-offs related to the distribution and manufacturing of methamphetamine across the Latrobe Valley as part of an initiative encouraging residents to "dob in" a drug dealer.

Sunflower program shines brightly

The transformation of the Latrobe Valley's vacant blocks into fields of sunflowers has gained the attention of politicians, national media and state-wide awards.

Editorial: Citizen jury still out

It beggars belief that a community consultation process claiming to represent all of regional Victoria could have resulted in such a recommendation which is so far removed from local sentiment.

Student support ‘lacking’

A Gippsland politician has slammed the State Government for not stepping in to help students with fees and course recognition after local training providers suddenly closed their doors.

Tarwin Street Pop-Up Park likely to remain until March

A temporary park on Morwell's Tarwin Street looks likely to remain in place for the rest of the year and the duration of summer, following calls from local businesses and the community.

School’s new tools to battle child abuse

A Traralgon primary school principal wants a child sex assault awareness program rolled out across the country.

Company shift stings former contract workers

Campfires were ablaze outside of Hazelwood and Loy Yang A this week when a group of former emergency services and security contract workers protested their job losses.

Health study expansion ‘too costly’

A review of the Hazelwood Health Study has found the cost of extending it to include emergency responders and other Latrobe Valley residents would outweigh the health and economic benefits.

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