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Heart of the issue

THE health of Latrobe Valley residents is still at the heart of local initiatives despite failing to attract funding from state and federal governments.

Good Friday Appeal volunteers recognised

Latrobe Valley residents who regularly devote their time to raising money for the Royal Children's Hospital were recognised on Thursday.

Mortgage mix-up shocks Morwell woman

Just as someone was about to buy her house, a Morwell woman found out it was not hers to sell and she actually owned the house across the road.

Running strong

FIGHTING spirit was shown by the fit and the brave at the weekend, when the Gippsland Fighting Ice Campaign was officially launched in Trafalgar.

Blokes dig deep for cancer

SNAGS, rounds of beer and a swag of sporting greats were an effective way to spread the serious underlying message of prostate cancer prevention.

Justice for 50 years

HE's been known to police for 50 years, but not for the reason you're thinking of.

Finding the right balance

About 80 people attended last week's Latrobe Women in Business luncheon in Traralgon which explored balance and priorities.

Another 30 jobs to go at ASIC

Morale is taking a beating at the Australian Securities and Investments Commission registry office in Traralgon, where about 30 job losses will be sought in coming months.

Centrelink staff push for job security

The frustrations of about 100 Centrelink call centre workers spilled onto the streets of Traralgon this week amid drawn-out enterprise bargaining negotiations with the Federal Government.

Rosedale ready to go retro

Crowds at this year's Rosedale Retro Vintage Festival are expected to top the 10,000 revelers that converged on Prince Street Reserve last year.

EPA faces overhaul

The first widespread review of the Environment Protection Authority in 46 years is set to begin, with an advisory committee established to probe the regulator's effectiveness.

Raiders of the lost art

Tony Hanning reckons he's rediscovered Gippsland's version of China's Terracotta Warriors, boxed up in a forgotten clay shed at Federation University.

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