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Manny’s Market founder dies

Prominent Gippsland business identity Emmanuel 'Manny' Manthos passed away last week while holidaying in Greece with his wife Caterina.

Spirit of Anzac Prize entries open

Latrobe Valley students are being encouraged to submit entries for the 2016-17 Premier's Spirit of Anzac Prize with the chance of winning a study tour.

Latest speed reductions geared to save lives

A consistent speed limit of 80km/h will be introduced along five Latrobe Valley back-roads in a bid to reduce serious injuries.

Dental service reminds mums to think about their teeth

Expectant mothers have been reminded to pay attention to their oral health during their pregnancy this Dental Health Week, with research connecting severe gum disease in pregnant women and babies being born too early and too small.

Home-grown dancers hit top tier at national event

The Latrobe Valley is fast becoming home to some of the country's best performers, with another two local dancers recently hitting the national stage.

Music on the move

Latrobe Valley amateur musicians were thrilled to sit beside players and teachers from Orchestra Victoria last month when the Melbourne-based orchestra came to town.

More participants needed for health study

Only 25 per cent of Morwell residents so far targeted by the Hazelwood Health study have agreed to participate in the large survey component of the project.

Green vision for the future

Vegetable gardens, solar panels and energy efficient schools are just some of the plans Latrobe Valley students have for a sustainable future.

Wetlands springs up

A splash of land on the corner of Monash Way and Firmins Lane, Hazelwood North is beginning to look more like a wetlands precinct.

Postcards flood Gippsland

Postcards designed to promote Gippsland are proving popular, with 1400 printed since their launch in March.

Out of the wilderness

Preps at Kosciuszko Street Primary School recently celebrated "surviving" 100 days of school.

Uni’s quest to save the tiger

Federation University has joined an international campaign to save an endangered tiger species.

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