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.
‘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.
In citizens’ hands
VOICES of the Valley is set to become "citizen scientists" after the group was provided with its own hand-held air quality monitoring equipment yesterday.
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Winners raise the bat
FOOTBALL
NORTH GIPPSLAND
By LIAM DURKIN
YOU do wonder if results ever make it back to AFL HQ.
Just one game in Round 17 of the North Gippsland...
