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Revved up for Harmony’s cause

A mini-carnival made its way onto the grounds of St Mary's Primary School, Newborough last Sunday, when the community rallied around five year-old Harmony Hoskin.

The Force is strong with this one

A Star Wars Imperial Stormtrooper scavenging for roadkill and hunting for kangaroo, goat, rabbit and snake in the Australian desert is not something you would ever expect to come across.

Forum focus on accommodating those in need

Clustered apartments, individually designed homes and blocks of units built around disability support services were the focus of a community forum in Morwell on Tuesday.

Mercury testing begins

The Department of Health and Human Services this week began a study to assess mercury levels in fish of the Gippsland Lakes.

Bad weather, deforestation blamed for honey’s bad run

Australian honey growers have now experienced the worst three years in history for honey production.

The key to long life

The Morwell Fire Brigade will be presented with a 'Key to the City', when it celebrates 100 years of volunteer heroism next month.

Turning up the heat

A three-month hydrotherapy program trial costing an estimated $5300 was unanimously passed at Latrobe City Council's general meeting on Monday night.

Message heard ‘load and clear’

A move to send Telstra a "strong message" on its approach to community consultation by Latrobe City councillors has been heard by the telecommunications giant.

Learning a trick or two

A chicken coop-themed fraction game is among 'apps' taken up by Morwell Primary School in a bid to get parents involved in their child's education curriculum.

Book your place at the library

The age-old thought the internet would be the death of the library has turned out to be nothing short of a myth.

Providing one smile at a time

Jennifer Batin will soon take her first "normal" step after undergoing painful surgery to correct her bowed legs, a congenital condition.

Councillor Christine Sindt to face conduct panel

An independent panel will be called to consider whether Latrobe City councillor Christine Sindt has breached the councillor code of conduct.

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