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The Latrobe Valley’s summer bushfire risk

Gippsland's weather and terrain places the Latrobe Valley at risk of fire this summer, according to local fire services.

The care needed

Berry Street Gippsland has welcomed the government's latest initiative to support children in out-of-home care.

Pondage’s barra potential

The Hazelwood Pondage could become home to the iconic, hard-fighting barramundi.

Lucky Tatts winner claims prize

After a suspenseful month wondering who the winner could be, a Traralgon resident has come forward to claim the first division TattsLotto prize money from the 5 September draw.

Vulgar attack

An Aboriginal woman working with the community and justice system has been left disheartened after finding racist symbols scrawled on her Morwell workplace's door.

Tragic death spurs community support

The family of Traralgon Police First Constable Matt Foki have been "overwhelmed" by community support following his unexpected death.

Valley hopes to ‘Pay it Forward’

Random acts of kindness for strangers are about to spread throughout the Latrobe Valley in a new initiative launching this week.

Walk to highlight blood cancers

A sea of blue, white and gold will illuminate Traralgon's Victory Park this Wednesday night in a bid to raise awareness of blood cancers.

Demand for family violence support

Family violence funding needs to be based on demand, rather than population. That's the message being given to the state's Prevention of Family Violence Minister Fiona Richardson as she meets with stakeholders across regional Victoria.

Unit to monitor mine safety

A mine fire safety unit will be established in Latrobe Valley as part of a recommendation of the 2014 Hazelwood Mine Fire Board of Inquiry.

Aviation academy plan

Up-and-coming aviation specialists will receive world class training at Gippsland airports as part of Federation Training's movement towards the establishment of a flight academy.

Joyful crafts

Gippsland homemade crafts normally reserved for domestic decor are set to be presented in one of Melbourne's fine and decorative arts institutions.

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Holding the line

By PEACE IJIYERA   ON the Saturday of Reconciliation Week (May 30), Indigenous author, Traditional Owner and Native Title Holder, Frankie Dunne, held a book launch...