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Fostering green beginnings

FOSTERING the next generation of healthy and active children is the goal of a recently formed community partnership, which celebrated the beginnings of its first project at Moe PLACE on Thursday.

Pivotal messages aired on the line

Pivotal messages aired on the line

Couple’s brutal close encounter

IT was 10 past nine on a Saturday morning, while enjoying his morning coffee, when a Coalville resident discovered a six-foot long tiger snake tussling with his four Jack Russells.

Valley’s aerial asset

A FIRE-bombing helicopter will be based at Latrobe Regional Airport this fire season to bolster the region’s emergency capability.

Margaret’s our super senior

One of Lifeline Gippsland's original volunteers has been recognised for her years of service to the community at the launch of Latrobe City's Seniors Week on Monday.

Sod turned sooner than expected

Developers have welcomed a more encouraging approach to developments by Latrobe City Council, following a Traralgon residential estate approval in less than 12 months.

No place for sissies

The saying 'old age is no place for sissies' has been emblazoned on T-shirts worn by more than 1100 oldies in a photography exhibition embracing the humour in growing older.

Blessed bikers sent on their way

A high octane meeting of the motorcycle faithfuls transformed Mirboo North like never before at the weekend, when Gippsland's inaugural 'Blessing of the Bike' ceremony brought in the 2014/15 riding season.

Pollies promise to create employment

Major party contenders for the seat of Morwell have each vowed to make the Latrobe Valley a priority as Labor and the Coalition this week revealed their plans to create jobs.

More space for struggling youth

Growing demand for youth mental health services in the Latrobe Valley has prompted the relocation of the Morwell branch of headspace.

Marathon effort

Seven first-time marathon entrants will lead a charge of more than 50 Gippsland Road Runners in the Melbourne Marathon on Sunday.

Young women urged to reach new heights

Girls and young women are more likely to set their sights on perceived gender specific careers and avoid the field of politics, according to a recent survey.

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