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Traralgon fire treated as suspicious

A fire in an abandoned Traralgon building on Thursday evening is being treated as suspicious.

Sindt agrees to be more ‘inclusive’

Latrobe City Councillor Christine Sindt says discussions with members of the community have made her aware her Facebook posts opposing same sex marriage "may have triggered intense emotion" for people.

Netball courts in ruin

The long-awaited acrylic netball courts at Traralgon's Agnes Brereton Park are rapidly deteriorating, just a year on from their installation last season.

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.

A heart for conservation

After raising about $60,000 for orangutan preservation, conservationist Casey Murtagh has spent a year in Borneo volunteering with the Orangutan Foundation International.

Trust to provide more relief

Prominent issues and new developments relevant to service providers and network members were discussed at Latrobe City Council's Emergency Relief and Client Support Services bi-monthly meeting on Thursday.

Unexpected honour

Five educators across Gippsland have been recognised for their outstanding work in drama, with the Australian College of Educators awarding them for their efforts.

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.

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Making public transport safe

  VICTORIA Police conducted a highly visible operation across Latrobe Valley's public transport network on Tuesday, April 28. Officers from Moe, Morwell and Traralgon uniform teamed...