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Hope yet for ASIC in Traralgon

Member for Gippsland Darren Chester believes Federal Minister for Finance Mathias Cormann has given the strongest signal yet that ASIC jobs will remain in Traralgon even if the service is privatised.

Off with Violette O’Donnell’s hair

Moe resident Violette O'Donnell has cut her 30-centimetre-long hair to be made into wigs for cancer survivors.

The embrace of winter

The essence of winter, from drizzly rain and misty air to the warm glow of a camp fire, has been captured in a community art exhibition.

A century in the making

Morwell Fire Brigade's century of service to the community was celebrated by more than 200 people at the weekend.

Celebrate the art of yoga

IN celebration of the United Nations' inaugural World Yoga Day, Moe's Joy Yoga Studio will host its own fundraising event for yoga beginners and professionals.

Desperate need for foster care

THE demand for foster care in Gippsland has hit critical levels, with 30 school-aged children in urgent need this month.

Twelve marathons in twelve months

IN an effort to raise funds for Amaze - Autism Victoria, Simon Borg is completing 12 marathons in 12 months with the Run 4 Autism initiative.

Council to embark on ‘eyesore’ crackdown

DILAPIDATED and abandoned buildings diminishing the image of the Latrobe Valley will be subject to a crackdown by Latrobe City Council.

‘Simple’ but important fixes

SENSIBLE and achievable improvements to the Gippsland public transportation network have been called for the development of the Regional Network Development Plan.

Merger plans fall through

GIPPSLAND TAFE institution Federation Training will keep its name, despite plans to no longer merge with Federation University Gippsland.

‘Retract and apologise’

A lawyer for Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has formally requested Latrobe City Councillor Christine Sindt retract and unreservedly apologise for comments on her Facebook page.

Venture behind the scenes

USUALLY a quiet and contemplative space to reflect on art, Latrobe Regional Gallery will take on a new dimension as night falls this Friday.

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Severe thunderstorms awakening heavy rain

STAFF WRITERS   SLOW-MOVING thunderstorms erupted through the Latrobe Valley from the earlier hours of Friday, February 27. Some locals took to social media to report that...