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‘Hands off the NDIS’

Any delays to the National Disability Insurance Scheme could "emotionally ruin" Gippsland-based carers and their families, a leading advocate has warned.

Students to pay loans quicker

UNIVERSITY students and graduates are concerned the proposed drop of the HELP debt repayment threshold will have negative financial consequences.

FTB B targeted

SUPPORT for Gippsland families is expected to tighten if the Abbott Government acts on recommendations to reduce family tax benefits.

Creating an endless use of space

With the ability to host more than 20 activities at the one time, plans for the VRI Hall in Traralgon were well-received by the community on Saturday.

Resident’s claims watered down

A MOE resident is disappointed with the quality of his tap water after experiencing discolouration over the past two years.

Fed Uni to bid for smoke crisis health study

An impending study into the long-term health effects of the Hazelwood smoke crisis could be conducted by a local institution, if a bid by Federation University Gippsland is successful.

Forecast worsens for youth service

Grave concerns have been raised for Latrobe Valley's struggling teenage students, amid further signs the Federal Government will abandon funding to a "vital" youth outreach service.

One hour is all they ask

Latrobe Valley residents have a chance to help by donating just an hour of their time to the Salvation Army's Red Shield Appeal this month.

Hospital’s long wait finally over

A five-year campaign to attract funding for a much-needed expansion of Latrobe Regional Hospital finally came to an end this week.

A passion for the screen

While it may have never had the majestic presence of the Yallourn Theatre, the former Twin Cinema on Buckley Street, Morwell, has instilled its fair share of heartfelt memories.

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Nostalgic memories captured

A ROOM full of strangers laughing in unison, Jaffas rolling down the aisle, and secret teenage love in the dark; these are only some of the memories shared by many a cinema-goer.

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Pegasus return to seniors

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