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Candidates to front Gippsland carers

Gippsland candidates in the state election will field questions from frustrated carers this month as part of a forum aimed at highlighting the needs of people with a disability and their families.

Talking bushfire tactics

In preparation for the upcoming bushfire season, about 200 people flocked to Churchill from across Victoria to learn about living with bushfires.

Community voices black spot concerns

Mobile coverage black spots across Gippsland were highlighted during a forum at Traralgon Bowls Club on Friday.

Feast and flair at German club

A record crowd enjoyed sunshine, beer and German delicacies at Club Astoria's Oktoberfest on Saturday.

Valley 1st releases vision for the future

Community group Latrobe Valley 1st has released the results of a series of public consultation initiatives it has taken since forming in the wake of the Hazelwood mine fire.

Locals denied work on Mill shut: Unions

Unions have accused Australian Paper of abandoning the Latrobe Valley's skilled unemployed in favour of cheap overseas labour.

Unions to challenge Transfield redundancies

Twenty permanent positions were made redundant at Loy Yang Power Station on Friday as part of an expected decision by maintenance contractor Transfield Worley Power Services.

The dead will dance

Zombies numbering in the hundreds are expected to swarm and break into dance in Rosedale this Halloween.

Latrobe Valley road fatalities down

THE Latrobe Valley has seen a 75 per cent reduction in road fatalities, with two local deaths in the 12 months to August this year.

Stamp of approval

Removing stamps from envelopes and pining for those newly released is a far cry from the technology most children entertain themselves with these days.

Virus expert to share

THE Latrobe Valley community and medical professionals will this month get a rare opportunity to hear from one of the country's foremost medical researchers without having to leave the local area.

A fest for all

The next generation of German descendants will help carry on the Oktoberfest tradition with the broader community at Club Astoria, Maryvale Crescent, Morwell on Saturday.

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