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Green studio fills growing need

NESTLED in the heart of Morwell's industrial area is a blossoming little printmaking studio, lovingly nurtured by its founder and coordinator, artist Kate Zizys.

Smart meter forum in Churchill

CONCERNED residents from as far afield as Melbourne may be attending a public meeting on smart meters tonight in Churchill.

Plan for success

DESPITE operating a pharmacy in Churchill for 37 years, Churchill entrepreneur Ross Ollquist said keeping up in a fast-paced business world was a challenge.

A work of art

LOOKING at Paul Blake's model trains, trees and bridges, it is hard to think of them as anything but works of art.

Yallourn mine makes ‘headway’

THE Yallourn mine is preparing to re-divert water flooding into the mine for a third time, as it struggles to manage water levels.

Taking flight to help others

BRAVING "savage" storms and harrowing conditions, a GippsAero plane has safely chartered two of its pilots on a 62-day trip around the world.

Vaccinate against flu

WITH reports of booming influenza cases in Victoria yet to trickle through to the Latrobe Valley, a local medical expert has urged people to protect themselves and their families against the potentially deadly virus.

Gordon’s still got it

GORDON Gracie has worn out literally a dozen accordions over his busking years.

Tremors still felt

ONGOING earth tremors being felt across the Latrobe Valley can be expected to continue for months, according to a leading Victorian seismologist.

Damage bills roll in

ALMOST a month after Latrobe Valley homes were shaken to their foundations in the 19 June earthquake, building inspectors phones are still ringing.

Group lobbies for TAFE

LATROBE Valley residents are striving to reverse a key State Government decision within the next four months.

Traralgon business picks up slack

A TRARALGON commercial automotive business has picked up a major contract with one of the region's largest dairy processors, which has outsourced the maintenance of its dairy tanker fleet.

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Restoring confidence in VCAA

STAFF WRITERS   THE state government is overhauling the Victorian Curriculum Assessment Authority to provide full confidence to Victorian students, families and schools. Deputy Premier and Minister...