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CUA Morwell to merge with Traralgon

CREDIT Union Australia's Morwell branch will shut its doors from 12 October to merge with CUA's Traralgon branch. 

Redesigning Morwell

A competition which could see the Morwell central business district redesigned by the world's international architecture talents opens on Friday. 

‘Don’t just walk away’

Parents of children bullied at school have been urged to ensure they maintain open and clear communication with schools to avoid making "premature" decisions. 

The impact of suicide

THE aftermath of her 15 year-old granddaughter's suicide four years ago left Traralgon woman Joan paralysed with anxiety and swamped by feelings of inadequacy. 

Are you okay?

WITH the spotlight firmly on suicide awareness this week and anecdotal evidence suggesting the problem is "huge" in the Latrobe Valley, those at the coalface have urged the community to talk about the issue and help save lives. 

Waratah welcomes LPACC

GippsTAFE's hospitality department has welcomed the potential Latrobe Performing Arts and Convention Centre proposal despite warnings the Waratah Training Restaurant could be unsustainable with competition at the Morwell site. 

Performing arts debate nears end

Dubbed a "new dawn for the performing arts" in Gippsland by Latrobe City Mayor Ed Vermeulen, the contentious four-year battle to have an improved arts facility in the Latrobe Valley may have finally ended. 

‘Petrified’ of bullies

Aiden is six years old and is "petrified" of going to school.

Strategies to take if you believe your child is being bullied at school

Parents need to ensure they are able to convey their concerns on the issue, but if they are unhappy with how things are unfolding, the Department of Education has clear advice for parents on what they should do in these situations. 

Uncertain future for icon

THE iconic Ostler's House in Traralgon's uncertain future will continue after Latrobe City Council ordered the owner to re-advertise the proposed demolition. 

Shooter apologises to neighbours

THE man accused of shooting a 10 year-old girl in the buttocks with an unregistered air rifle recently apologised to the victim's family in court. 

Working with the dead

PREPARING the dead for funerals was essential to a Yinnar South author's research for his award-winning novel, The Dead I Know. 

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