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Valley toy run takes on a new life

Hundreds of toys will again be delivered to local children in need this Christmas, following the reinvention of the Gippsland Motorcyclists Toy Run.

The birds: When magpies attack

The first day of spring is meant to signify a time of rebirth and renewal.

Stay clear of ‘pies this season

Spring has sprung and Latrobe Valley residents are being warned to keep an eye out for swooping birds during magpie breeding season.

Funding for jobs,infrastructure

A fund to provide training and education tailored to meet local job and skill gaps is now available in the Latrobe Valley.

Staff walk off the job

Latrobe Valley Centrelink staff walked off the job in unison with tens of thousands of public service workers across the country for a 24-hour strike on Friday as a three-year old industrial dispute intensifies.

Uglii liquidators appointed

The Federal Court has appointed liquidators to the Traralgon-based Uglii group.

Latrobe Metro mooted

A 'Latrobe Metro' service and shorter V/Line travel times between Gippsland and Melbourne are part of a regional rail vision in Victoria.

Make up your own mind on council election preferences

Latrobe Valley residents will not be told 'how to vote' when they open their local government electoral packs this year.

Paper mill’s gas woes

The continued moratorium on conventional onshore gas exploration could impact one of the Latrobe Valley's largest direct employers.

Mine fire medical discovery

COMMUNITY fears of increased heart and lung conditions during the Hazelwood mine fire have been confirmed in Monash University data released today.

Stonefield earn the love they deserve

Psychadelic rock sisters Stonefield are set to unleash their kaleidoscopic soundscapes at Kay Street Entertainment Complex next month as part of their new album ‘As Above, So Below’ tour.

A smile to help brighten the day

In 24 years of working in the beauty sector, make-up artist Alarna Bell pinpoints a recent visit to the Ronald McDonald House as one of the best days of her career.

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