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‘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. 

Paramedic left gutted

WHEN Ken Curtis lay his Ambulance Victoria uniform out for the final time last week he "just wanted to sit down and cry" - this was not the way he envisaged his 42-year career ending 

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. 

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. 

‘See me, not the disability’

DESPITE being born without arms and legs as a result of her mother taking thalidomide during pregnancy, Lyn Rowe visited the region to encourage people to "see the person not the disability". 

Pensioner speaks out

ETHEL Batt is not too old to spot an injustice when she sees one and, as far as she is concerned, a recent State Government rebate cut to her utilities bills is unfair. 

Good behaviour for abattoir accused

THREE former L.E. Giles Abattoir employees have escaped conviction after pleading guilty to animal cruelty charges. 

Repairs on track

THE projected completion date for major repairs to a damaged V/Line track west of Morwell remains unchanged, despite the effort suffering minor setbacks due to wild weather last week. 

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