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Safety first along Strzelecki Highway

FRUSTRATED motorists caught behind trucks on the Strzelecki highway can now breathe a sigh of relief.

Precinct push buoyed by Warragul funding

ADVOCATES for a new Latrobe Creative Precinct are hoping the State Government's funding of $4 million towards the West Gippsland Arts Centre redevelopment signifies a commitment to performing arts in the region.

Schools’ painful wait for Gonski funding commitment

LATROBE Valley school principals have spoken out about the "detrimental" effects axing federal funding for the Gonski program would have on its students.

Wetlands wonder

A STATE-of-the-art wetlands precinct set to offer recreational and educational opportunities is taking shape on a five-hectare block in the Latrobe Valley.

Surreal sensations

Inside a hut, covered in the material of Churchill's forest floor, Nilma North artist Leonie Ryan has created a contemplation space that triggers all of our senses.

Let’s light the night

Latrobe Valley's industrial landscapes could distinguish the area from other Victorian regional centres looking to host a White Night event next year.

Gippsland rail services almost back on track

All but two Gippsland trains will chug back onto the tracks in a fortnight after months of service disruptions and replacement coaches.

Morwell’s street art scene

In the wake of the popular David Bowie mural tribute in Buckley Street, another complementary work has appeared in the south side of Morwell.

Kids engaged through dance

In a first for the Latrobe Valley, the Australian Ballet has this week been teaching children there is more to dance than tights and tutus.

Unearthing a place of reflection

Independent Regional Mothers spokeswoman Brenda Coughlan says for many decades she has advocated for the truth to be exposed.

On the march to end women’s cancers

More than 100 women from across the Latrobe Valley came together for an afternoon of canapes and bubbles on Sunday, raising money for the Peter MacCallum Research Centre.

Off to the mower races

Lawn mower racing, gum boot throwing competitions, marimba workshops and a blender bike are among the activities planned for a festival taking place in Churchill this month.

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