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Budding up against bullying

A PROGRAM designed to help reduce bullying and create a friendly and caring school environment was launched in Newborough last week.

Chatting up a storm

THE region's chatterboxes are tackling loneliness head-on by talking about it.

Trial on the way

NEW carbon capture technology being trialled at Melbourne University is set to be applied on a larger scale at the Hazelwood Power station later this year.

New approach

Community concerns over the exploration and development of Latrobe Valley's brown coal resources was recognised by a cross-party parliamentary inquiry this week.

Route issues

LATROBE City Council's efforts to improve the problematic Latrobe Valley Bus Lines' routes continue, despite lack of cooperation from the State Transport Minister.

Good to give

IT WAS a long wait for Newborough's Dylan Gatt to reach the legal age to give blood.

Ride with the Roulettes

THE view from a Royal Australian Air Force Roulette pilot's seat was a thrilling experience for Cowwarr Primary School students.

Retailers under threat

WHILE Dick Smith staff in the Latrobe Valley face a nervous wait to learn of their stores' fate in coming months, Traralgon's Retravision has maintained it is business as usual at its outlet despite store closures elsewhere.

T’gon is an option: RVL

THE Latrobe Valley Racing Club in Traralgon has been suggested as a possible venue for the Moe Racing Club's 4 August meet.

Claim developments ‘years away’ dismissed

DESPITE a demand for land supply to accommodate forecast population growth in Latrobe City, development could be stifled for several years to come.

Brewery cleans up

MIRBOO North's brewery has taken out another whirlwind victory, after being served 11 medals at the International Beer Awards last week.

Smoking ban in the air

A PROPOSAL to ban smoking in outdoor dining areas and playgrounds has triggered mixed reactions in the Latrobe Valley.

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The day Morwell East marched the flag home

FOOTBALL MID GIPPSLAND By BLAKE METCALF-HOLT   PAST players from Morwell East Football-Netball Club’s last senior flag gathered at the weekend during the Hawks home bout against Foster. The...