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A world of chrome and shiny things

A VENTRILIQUIST doll of controversial Australian politician Pauline Hanson is among the political parody of Colin Suggett's work featuring at Latrobe Regional Gallery.

Mental health service stays public

A PUBLIC residential mental health facility in Traralgon will remain under Latrobe Regional Hospital's management following instructions from State Mental Health Minister Martin Foley.

Cup’s historical moment

Two important pieces of Australian history collided on Friday when the coveted Melbourne Cup toured the Walhalla Gold Mine.

Overcome life’s struggles in a fun way

A TRARALGON children's mental health program set in the "fun environment" of a fast food restaurant is hoping to expand across the Latrobe Valley.

Offering feeding support

FOR 24 year-old mother of two Melissa Campbell, breastfeeding did not come easy.

Colour of spring

It is halfway through spring, the sun is shining and roses are beginning to bloom at the Morwell Centenary Rose Garden.

The joys of making a mess

In the past year the Salvation Army in Morwell has become home to a kind of "mess" everybody would love to see and keep.

Greens’ coal plan gets cold reception

The Greens are pushing for a joint state and federal government body to lead the Latrobe Valley's transition from the brown coal industry.

Fears for Yallourn North mosque

The keeper of the Yallourn North mosque sought police assistance to protect the 18 year-old place of worship on the same day anti-Islam rallies were scheduled overseas and in Bendigo.

Pathology scientists to go, union says

The Medical Scientists Association of Victoria says three senior scientists at a private pathology company's Latrobe Regional Hospital laboratory will be made redundant.

Back in business

From couch surfing to living in a permanent house and now looking for work, 44 year-old Tracey Metaxas is getting herself back into the community.

Breaking new ground

AGL Loy Yang mine operator Kate Johnston has become the company's first female dredger driver and the only woman currently employed in this type of work in Victoria.

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