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Excellent innovators

Two young achievers regularly in the spotlight have been recognised as finalists in the Duke of Edinburgh's Excellence and Innovation Awards.

A family of Glengarry winemakers are celebrating go

A family of Glengarry winemakers are celebrating gold and silver medals from a recent French-Australian Victorian wine show.

Ethnic funding stoush

A $125,000 State Government grant awarded to the Gippsland Ethnic Communities' Council has ignited controversy after claims the organisation failed to deliver its proposed project a year after receiving the funding.

Flushing out some issues

V/Line has answered calls to upgrade its trains toilets to avoid embarrassing problems for users with a visual impairment.

Encouraged to seek support

Irritability, nervousness and depression are expected to be felt by some Latrobe Valley residents in the coming weeks, as the weather warms up and the community is reminded of the region's major bushfire events.

Program proves its worth

What began as a push to employ more indigenous staff at Latrobe City Council has become an award-winning program, finding work for more than 350 participants.

Man questioned over fire

A 56 year-old Yinnar man is assisting Latrobe Crime Investigation Unit with its inquiries following a grass fire on the Yinnar-Driffield Road on Friday.

Moe gold panner missing

For the two and a half years since Audrey and Darrell Whackett moved to Moe, a man in a hat has squatted on their front doorstep.

Time to be vigilant

As weather heated up at the weekend Latrobe Valley residents were prompted by emergency services to be on high alert and remain vigilant.

Valley’s lord of the dance

Ballroom dancer Tony Svasek won a sweep of competitions in Latin and Ballroom dancing at the 69th Australian Dancesport Championships in Melbourne last month.

Supporting youth in a tough spot

YOUNG people faced with a police interview and potential arrest are often "blown away" that someone would volunteer their support.

New year, new baby

THE Latrobe Valley has welcomed its first baby of 2015 - also making the inaugural debut as Latrobe Regional Hospital's 'New Year's Baby'.

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Maroons grind out hard fought victory

FOOTBALL GIPPSLAND LEAGUE By LIAM DURKIN   ROUND 8 of the Gippsland League was spread across Saturday and Sunday at the weekend. The round carried greater gravitas than usual,...