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Trust granted more land

THE Hazelwood Cemetery Trust has officially been granted title to an adjoining block of land which will allow for further development and expansion.

Boost for Men’s Shed

THE Rosedale Men's Shed has received a $2000 boost from the Federal Government to help establish a permanent base.

New unit targeting arsonists launched

A STATEWIDE effort to crack down on arsonists has seen the introduction of a new specialist police group to target high-risk areas.

FIBA funds boost

THE FIBA Oceania Pacific Youth Basketball Championships received a leg up just days before its opening ceremony with a $15,000 funding boost from the State Government's Significant Sporting Events Program.

Suspicious fire

WELLINGTON Crime Investigation Unit detectives are appealing for public assistance with regard to a suspicious fire that occurred in Rosedale on Tuesday.

Change to council meeting time

NEW councillors took to Latrobe City Council chambers with intent to "refresh" and bring change, starting with the council meeting time.

Illegal dumping

A SUSPECTED illegal asbestos dumping less than 200 metres from the Tyers residential area has reignited calls for Latrobe City Council to drop tip charges for disposal of the dangerous material.

Former McCormack Demby sites sold

Former McCormack Demby sites sold

Bushfire safety advice

FREE at-home advice on bushfire safety is available from the Country Fire Authority.

‘Symbol of community’

TRARALGON resident Peter Harrison's sentiment on the gold medal, which lies glinting in its black leather casing, was clear: it is a symbol of community, strengthened and forged in the embers of the Black Saturday bushfires.

Quantum builds better relationships

LATROBE Valley support service providers checked out Quantum Support Services' youth residential building during an open day in Morwell last week.

Volunteer’s effort rewarded

ROBERT Fullerton said he was humbled to receive the 2012 Latrobe City Senior Citizen of the Year Award, which was awarded during seniors week last month.

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