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Tinted towns to raise relay awareness

Lilac, lavender and violet hues will adorn business windows across the Latrobe Valley next week as Relay For Life organisers attempt to "paint the towns purple".

Crunch time looms

WITH just two days remaining before Latrobe Valley voters take to the polls, McMillan and Gippsland's major party candidates are hoping final policy pitches will help their election prospects - or reduce 'safe' margins in both electorates.

Remember to cast your vote wisely

VOTERS in McMillan electorate have been urged to "pay careful attention" when voting on Saturday due to the high number of candidates running for election.

Catholic teachers to rally

Latrobe Valley's Catholic teachers and staff will descend on head office in Warragul today to protest an "unprecedented" hard-line stance taken by their employers in a 20-month industrial dispute.

Rubbish facility voted down

MOVES to establish a rubbish sorting facility in Morwell were blocked by Latrobe City Council on Monday night, amid fears it could cross-contaminate a neighbouring food business.

Wedding ring cast with ballot paper

A Latrobe Valley woman has made an extra contribution to democracy while voting early in Traralgon.

Thanking the community

A shipping container filled with donations from the community will soon be on its way to Zimbabwean families in-need thanks to the efforts of two Latrobe Valley women.

A triple threat

A TRARALGON triple threat performer will travel to the United States in December for the second time to undergo intensive master classes in Hollywood with the finest people in show business.

Steps towards suicide awareness

Lifeline will continue its push to shine a light on suicide in the Latrobe Valley community with its second annual 'Out of the Shadows' walk.

Valley air all clear: EPA

A LONG-awaited report into Latrobe Valley's air quality has found levels of potentially harmful microscopic particles are within nationally accepted guidelines.

Snakes wake up for spring

Snakes across Latrobe Valley are coming out of hibernation as the weather warms up and local snake-catchers have warned residents to be aware.

Following a dream

A Traralgon man has put his "life-savings" on the line for the launch of his new line of underwear which he has branded 'zayn'.

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