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Tahseen tackles a new life

Bangladesh-born Tahseen Qadeer has juggled three jobs after failing to find work in his background occupation months after coming to Gippsland in 2012.

A mixed bag of changes

Postal mail could become slower and more expensive in Gippsland after Australia Post won its deregulation bid to tackle its falling profits.

Connected entrepreneurs

Having a network providing support and advice about business can mean a lot for aspiring women entrepreneurs.

Truck trouble on freeway

Latrobe Valley commuters experienced traffic delays on Tuesday after a truck lost its trailer on the Princes Freeway between Morwell and Hernes Oak.

Couple pay the price

A retired couple living just outside Trafalgar were victims of a travelling con-artist repair scheme.

Councillor opposes Latrobe Valley as ‘refugee welcome zone’

Latrobe City Councillor Christine Sindt has drawn criticism from her fellow councillors and community groups after revealing she does not want the Valley declared a 'refugee welcome zone' because of "concerns" about Shariah Law.

Hog’s Breath approved for Traralgon

The long-speculated construction of chain restaurant Hog's Breath Caf in Traralgon is set to go ahead, after Latrobe City Council granted a planning permit on Monday night.

Urban artists answer call

Up-and-coming Melbourne artists are getting out of the metropolitan art scene and showing their work in a converted butter factory gallery in Cowwarr.

Co-payment ‘dead and buried’

Health practitioners Australia-wide and in the Latrobe Valley are rejoicing over the scrapping of the Federal Government's GP co-payment plan.

A nutritious kick start

Sometimes you can capture generosity in bag. For Helen Seales, a mother from Budgeree, driving to Traralgon almost every week to fill her bag with food has helped her weather the storms of life.

Water’s the word

A month ago, David Roberts' main source of liquid nourishment was coffee. Today, the only beverage you'll see in his hand is water.

Current rating scale given the boot

Teachers across the Latrobe Valley received notification their current performance review scheme has been amended.

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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...