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Facing the horrors of war

IT took a long time for Vietnam veteran Terry Blackford to associate himself with the armed services once he returned home.

Gentleman Jack remembered

FOR more than three decades, the remains of war veteran Jack Pilcher have rested in an unmarked grave at Narracan Cemetery.

The Valley never forgets

WHEN the clock struck 11am on Wednesday, the Latrobe Valley fell silent.

Cyclist struck near Loy Yang

A CYCLIST has received multiple injuries after being hit by an unknown vehicle near Loy Yang.

‘Tis the season of colour and art

CREATING a buzz around arts and culture is the focus of a Valley-wide festival kicking off in Moe on Saturday before heading to Morwell and Traralgon.

Safe workplace pays off for Latrobe community

Latrobe Valley community organisations have shared $35,000 in donations as a result of safe work during a recent AGL Loy Yang power station maintenance outage.

Search for the perfect rose

SOUTH Australian horticulturists are looking to the award-winning Morwell Rose Garden for their latest inspiration.

‘Difficult topic’ up for discussion in Traralgon

END of life support and genuine choice are up for discussion at a community forum to be held in Traralgon on Tuesday.

Moe service station held up

A MAN held up a Moe service station with a large knife on Friday with a carving knife.

5000 poppies

Hand-knitted poppies that enveloped Melbourne's Federation Square to mark the Anzac centenary in April have arrived in Morwell ahead of Remembrance Day.

Soft plastics recycling no-go

Plastic bags and soft plastics being placed in the recycling bin is one of the most common mistakes residents make when it comes to recycling, a Planet Ark report has found.

Giving community new purpose

Social inclusion, mobility and health were some of the many topics discussed at the Victorian Men's Shed Association's meeting in Traralgon on Friday.

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