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Rumours dispelled

LATROBE City Council has moved to dispel speculation money had been redirected from projects to fund the Moe Activity Centre Plan review.

Councillors’ pay rise frozen

LATROBE City councillors have effectively frozen their pay, voting to keep their allowances at the 2012 level for the next political term.

Photo goes viral

WHEN members of Warragul Country Fire Authority strike team sat down on the steps of Walhalla's band rotunda and were photographed enjoying dinner they had no knowledge the image would go viral across the internet.

Watch out for fires

GIPPSLANDERS have been urged to be vigilant of fires this week after a Total Fire Ban was declared in six districts today following predictions of severe fire danger.

Run-down but fixable

A HERITAGE building at the rear of a Traralgon pub has been saved from demolition.

Donate during business hours

Latrobe Valley opportunity shops hit by illegal dumping have urged donators to give during business hours so their donations are not exposed to weather and theft.

Tight squeeze after carriages sidelined

People with mobility needs in Gippsland could be left in the lurch after a number of V/Line disabled access carriages were sidelined last week.

Stories reinforce love for Latrobe

EIGHTY-two heartwarming stories from individuals about why they love Latrobe has prompted Latrobe City Council to reopen submissions to the Latrobe Story website.

School’s in

NEWBOROUGH twins Oscar and Cooper Hanson were awake at 6am yesterday, excited to be finally joining their big brother Sam at school.

Making amends

AN elderly couple, who were left stranded by taxi service provider 13CABS last month, had their complaints heard by the company when a representative visited them last week, and claimed they had since noticed a positive change.

Never too old

MORWELL resident Ian Buckley has proved sometimes all you need to succeed is for somebody to give you a chance.

PM visits fire-affected communities

PRIME Minister Julia Gillard joined local politicians on Monday during a visit of the communities affected by the Aberfeldy-Donnelys bushfire.

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Maroons grind out hard fought victory

FOOTBALL GIPPSLAND LEAGUE By LIAM DURKIN   ROUND 8 of the Gippsland League was spread across Saturday and Sunday at the weekend. The round carried greater gravitas than usual,...