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.
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
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.
Commuter disgusted by V/Line conductor
A V/LINE conductor has been accused of bullying a girl with Downs syndrome by a Latrobe Valley commuter, who averted attempts to eject the girl from the train for not having a valid ticket.
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Severe thunderstorms awakening heavy rain
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SLOW-MOVING thunderstorms erupted through the Latrobe Valley from the earlier hours of Friday, February 27.
Some locals took to social media to report that...
