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Dementia group forgotten

The next meeting of the Latrobe Valley Dementia Support Group could be its last.

House comes under fire

Morwell Neighbourhood House is holding onto hopes it might be 'off-the-hook' following a funding scare.

Return to familiar surrounds

CHILDREN are playing in the fresh air again at a Morwell childcare centre after relocating two months ago in response to the Hazelwood mine fire.

Veteran shopfront compromise

MORWELL veterans have expressed disappointment, yet mild relief, to discover their Department of Veterans' Affairs local shopfront will be co-located to Department of Human Services Morwell

Hockey horror

Latrobe Valley Hockey Association players are facing another season without suitable protection from the elements.

Pension age increase

A GIPPSLAND MP has called for a "reality check" around the aged pension debate, criticising Federal Treasurer Joe Hockey's suggestion Australians should retire at 70 years old.

On the road to health awareness

Another step has been taken towards promoting men's health awareness in the Latrobe Valley in the lead-up to the Biggest Ever Blokes BBQ.

The healthy change

From a desk-bound deadline day, to arvo hunger pangs that simply must be satisfied with a piece of Shirley from accounting's 50th birthday cake, each working week throws up a multitude of hurdles to a healthy lifestyle.

Inquiry sessions end

Environmental and health concerns were drummed into the board at the final community consultation of the Hazelwood Mine Fire Inquiry in Traralgon yesterday.

Campaign to retain renewable energy target

Friends of the Earth representatives and members of the community came together in Morwell yesterday as part of a campaign to retain the renewable energy target.

State Emergency Service Driver Reviver sites

If you're heading to one of Gippsland's beaches or holiday hot-spots this Easter, break up your trip at a State Emergency Service Driver Reviver site.

Uniting for education

THE Gippsland higher education and training sector has announced a merger between two TAFEs and the newly-established Federation University.

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