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LRH results sparks debate

Latrobe Regional Hospital's latest performance figures have been used as part of a political football game.

An average outlook

DESPITE some criticism from councillors, Latrobe City's change in rates is below the Gippsland municipality average.

Confronting ‘sext’ education in courtroom

THERE was a tense moment in the Latrobe Valley Children's Court on Friday afternoon as Magistrate Clive Alsop addressed a 16 year-old boy on the consequences of his actions in possessing and distributing what constituted child pornography on his mobile phone.

Safety works pegged for carpark

AFTER years of campaigning, Latrobe City Council has finally agreed to fund safety improvements to a Traralgon preschool carpark.

Taking back the Valley

The State Opposition converged on Moe at the weekend on a quest to reconnect with local issues in a region that has become the centre of National Party heartland.

Shrinking smoker numbers ‘unlikely’ locally

STATEWIDE statistics may indicate smoking rates have declined to less than 15 per cent, but a local health care service provider cautions this may not be the case in the Latrobe Valley.

Our ‘hidden’ carers

Gippsland has been reminded of its "grossly inadequate" carer support system, with indications many as half of the region's elderly and disabled carers are completely isolated from services and support networks.

Mammoth success

AFTER two months of hard work, Callignee artist Kelly Just has applied the final touches to her life-like work of art.

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.

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