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Marching on to Morwell

Men clad in tartans, blowing into pipes, and beating into drums so big they need a brace to support the weight are marching into Morwell with pomp and circumstance.

Labor candidate withdraws

Labor Candidate for Gippsland Carolyne Boothman has withdrawn from the federal election race following legal advice about the incompatibility of her candidacy and job as a teacher.

Women to talk work rights

State Minister for Women Fiona Richardson will meet Gippsland's female workforce at a community forum on Wednesday.

No time to waste

Editorial- There's much we still don't know about how the State Government's $40 million Latrobe Valley transition plan and 'Hi-Tech' precinct will work.

Mill graduates to offer fresh paper perspective

Reducing cost and waste while improving workforce efficiency are the aims of a training program Australian Paper has developed to sustain its business in the Latrobe Valley.

Valley rallies for family

Two families who have experienced the devastating effects of Friedreich Ataxia have been blown away by the Latrobe Valley community's support.

Help shape your child’s future

Parents across the Latrobe Valley are encouraged to have their say on council's draft municipal early years plan.

Positive step for Latrobe Valley mothers

A global women's movement that began with a vision of eradicating negative attitudes toward childbirth will now have a Latrobe Valley chapter.

Charlie’s cracking innings

Taking over the role of Budgeree Hall's committee secretary in 1946, the then 21 year-old Charlie Roy didn't know what to expect.

Crazy course to conquer cancer

Three teams from the Latrobe Valley will this month conquer the 3500 kilometre journey from Mackay to Hobart as part of the annual Sh!tbox Rally, a national fundraiser for the Cancer Council.

Demolition day arrives for unfinished servo

The prominent would-be Traralgon South service station that sat unfinished for years has been demolished by Latrobe City Council.

ASIC job security paramount

Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester says he is confident if the registry arm of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission is privatised, there will be ongoing employment in Traralgon, with potential for more jobs in future.

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