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Latrobe Valley mentor considers foster care

Sonya Karo is considering becoming a foster carer at the age of 51.

Cr Rossiter is ready to lead

LATROBE Valley businessman Michael Rossiter is a man of few words, but his passion for his home region speaks volumes.

Traralgon alive with the sound of fireworks

THE night sky is set to come alive on Saturday as Traralgon Apex hosts its annual community bonfire and fireworks funfair.

Morwell school work underway

Asbestos removal is underway at the site earmarked for a new amalgamated Morwell primary school.

Traralgon students ready for Borneo adventure

TREKKING through the jungle of Borneo and constructing bridges are among the activities a group of Traralgon students are set to tackle as part of an overseas challenge.

A creative world awaits

Painter and ceramicist Mandi Thorpe's house is no ordinary Newborough home.

Valley mining companies connect

LATROBE Valley mining technology and services companies forged international mining connections at a conference in Melbourne recently.

State Govt announces energetic endeavour

RETROFITTING Latrobe Valley buildings for energy efficiency is considered "low hanging fruit" in the pursuit of easing the region's economic challenges.

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.

Moe service station held up

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

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Making public transport safe

  VICTORIA Police conducted a highly visible operation across Latrobe Valley's public transport network on Tuesday, April 28. Officers from Moe, Morwell and Traralgon uniform teamed...