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FTB B targeted

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

Dropping floor on wage

Low-income earners could be thousands of dollars out of pocket if the Federal Government adopts recommendations made by the Commission of Audit.

You never stop looking

Where does an eccentric accumulator of Moe soft drink bottles go to expand their collection? With a passion for most things classic and quirky, Moe antique and collectable picker David King may just be the man.

Project heating up

It is crunch time for an ambitious plan to create a socialised solar heating manufacturing plant in Morwell, with the co-operative renewing a call out for support amid ominous signs for the manufacturing sector.

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.

Calls for flexibility on pension age

Latrobe Valley senior citizens are divided on where they stand regarding the Federal Government's pension age proposal, suggesting the measure should be flexible enough to allow manual workers to retire earlier than 70.

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.

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