Latrobe Valley Express - News

• Violence figures stun

  Nearly 50 local women gathered last month to educate and increase awareness of family violence.

• Asbestos plan support

  A NATIONAL plan to protect Australians from asbestos-related diseases has been cautiously welcomed by Gippsland's asbestos support group as the Federal Government announces funding.

• Preserving a tradition

  Once a popular past time, now the hobby of only a few, preserving is still a great way to save money and access good quality fruits and vegetables all year round.

• Demons haunt Hillmen

  Boolarra put an end to Hill End's winning streak, halting the Hillmen 12.14 (86) to 6.8 (44) in round seven of Mid Gippsland football.

• Youth funding backflip

  Latrobe Valley's education stakeholders have slammed an apparent State Government backflip as a "complete balls-up", after funding uncertainty threw a school-based suicide prevention program into disarray.