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Air Force Cadets aim high

LEARNING to fly solo, how to survive in the bush and gaining basic engineering skills are among the opportunities offered at the Australian Air Force Cadets.

Silence is not the answer to asbestos

The head of a national asbestos safety agency has encouraged the community to speak out about asbestos issues.

No time to waste with landfill rehab

The $5.5 million rehabilitation of the Trafalgar landfill - described as one of the biggest capital works projects ever undertaken by Baw Baw Shire Council - is nearing completion, with capping set to be finished in the coming weeks.

Spring in their step

The 2015 Latrobe Spring Festival has improved on last year's event, according to organiser and steering committee member Roula Gavalas.

Valley urged to give refugees a chance

The bullet wound scar on a Morwell resident's leg is a harsh reminder of his earlier life in South Sudan. The Express speaks with the father of five about his thoughts on accepting refugees.

PowerWorks re-energises

Latrobe Valley tourism icon PowerWorks will reopen on Friday 27 November, three years after being closed.

Humble priest remembered

A Gippsland priest with a spiritual career spanning 66 years, serving almost every town in the region, has died aged 90.

The attraction to all things vintage

Stamp collections, vintage china, old books, toys and tins are just some of the many items up for sale at this weekend's Antiques and Collectables Fair in Morwell.

Gippsland says no to violence against women

Employees from Quantum Support Services, with help from Latrobe City Council staff, held a cook-up outside Bunnings Morwell yesterday in a bid to spread the word about White Ribbon Day.

What is next for the future of the Valley’s coal mines?

A motorsports complex, a botanical garden and an extreme sports venue for bungee jumping were among the inspired ideas for the future land use of Latrobe Valley's three coal mines shared at an Environment Victoria workshop on Tuesday night.

All ready for the show

Traralgon will transform into a colourful carnival with an assortment of rides tomorrow for its annual agricultural show.

Family-focus at drug program in Traralgon

Families of people affected by the drug ice took part in a specialised education program in Traralgon on Tuesday night.

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