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Ride for sight

MORE than 50 riders cycled through the hills of Gippsland recently and raised $50,000 towards preventable blindness.

Debut novel hits the mark

Local author Margareta Osborn "lives and breathes" country to such an extent that she could not imagine writing a book about anything else.

More hours for women

A MEDICAL clinic is extending its hours in Moe to encourage more women to participate in cervical screening examinations.

An emotional journey

At the age of 38, Moe mother of three 'Jane' realised the pitfalls of her biological clock.

Inquiry recommends changes

The rights of "donor children" born prior to 1988 to know the identity of their biological parents has won out over anonymity, after a parliamentary committee inquiry recommended changes to legislation.

Public housing in crisis

There are no signs of the Latrobe Valley's significant public housing waiting lists decreasing in the near future, according to a report.

TELC sale ‘unwelcome’

A LONG standing debate over the future of Traralgon's former Early Learning Centre has sparked fury among residents after the Latrobe City Council voted in favour of selling the site.

AGL buyout on hold

AGL Energy Limited's campaign to acquire 100 per cent ownership of Loy Yang Power has been stalled by the competition watchdog, Australian Competition and Consumer Commission.

Centre opens

NEARLY four times bigger than its old premises down the road, The Healthcare Centre in Morwell's new building on Princes Highway is "99 per cent complete", according to practice manager Julie Sullivan.

Road to remain open

THE fate of Traralgon's Rocla Road has been sealed in a final bid by Latrobe City council to cater to the needs of its residents.

Grand experience

CALLING the Grand Strzelecki Track anything short of "grand" would be an understatement.

Superb community effort

THE Grand Strzelecki Track was born out of the efforts of two communities, namely the Balook and district communities surrounded by the Tarra Bulga National Parks in the east, and the Jeeralang communities surrounding the Morwell National Park and Billys Creek Valley in the west, to establish a walking track through the ranges.

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