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.
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.
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Final VicGrid plan coming
By PHILIP HOPKINS
SUBMISSIONS on the state government's draft renewable energy zones (REZs) and transmission lines closed on Tuesday this week, but VicGrid's chief executive,...
