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Community ads hit the mark

The success of an anti-smoking television campaign targeting Gippsland's indigenous communities has bolstered hopes the region's high aboriginal smoking rates can be reduced.

Mine rescue mission

The emergency response expertise of Latrobe Valley's power industry was pitted against the state's finest at the weekend, at the Victorian Mine Rescue Competition held at the AGL Loy Yang mine.

Mammoth efforts recognised

The incredible fundraising efforts of a Moe man, which saw almost $1 million raised for the Royal Children's Hospital, have been recognised with the prestigious Dame Elisabeth Murdoch award.

Coal mine planning’s dark history 

MORE than three decades ago, long-time local planning manager David Langmore was brewing an idea that Latrobe Valley's unique history lent itself to the possibility of a book unveiling the stories behind some of its monumental events.

Students ready for next step

Year 12 students across Latrobe Valley celebrated the end of their secondary schooling with dress ups, activities and the releasing of balloons which signified their future hopes and dreams.

Intuition thwarts scammers

When a community member was contacted by a man claiming to be from the Australian government stating she was owed in excess of $5000, she went with her instincts and decided it was too good to be true.

LV road fatalities reduce 

LOCAL motorists have been warned against complacency despite recent road safety statistics showing a fall in fatalities and a downward trend in injury data across the region.

Realistic challenge

ON a recent day on the job local paramedic Kerryn Wratt was ambushed, dragged from his vehicle by gun-toting rebels, had a black bag put over his head and was threatened with death.

Rail trail on path to completion

A crowd of excited community members gathered at the Glengarry Gippsland Plains Rail Trail site on Friday to celebrate a funding announcement which will finally see the near-completion of the trail by March.

Tunnel stoush deepens

A State Government minister has been drawn into the long running stoush over the future of Walhalla's iconic eco tourism attraction, the Horseshoe Bend Tunnel.

Morwell magnesium move

LONG-held plans for a magnesium plant in the Latrobe Valley have progressed with an announcement yesterday the project's proponents have secured a brownfield site in Morwell for a proposed start-up.

Carers need to re-charge

Traralgon carers joined together last week to support one another and highlight their need for more help.

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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,...