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Devries trial commences

THE trial of accused murderer Richard Stephen Devries of Newborough has begun before the Melbourne Supreme Court sitting in the Latrobe Valley.

Talented musicians flock to Moe

Bluegrass band, Borderline believes the upcoming regional music festival will provided exposure for local musicians.

Growers weigh-in

WILLOW Grove resident Chris Williams has been busy growing pumpkins weighing more than 100 kilograms for this weekend's Giant Pumpkin event.

Needs still not met

LOCAL carers have backed claims the Federal Government is misleading the public over its National Disability Insurance Scheme at a time when the urgent needs of thousands of Gippslanders with disabilities remain unmet.

Job boost for region

GIPPSLAND will see a boost in its employment sector following the opening of a new national lending centre in Morwell today.

More action likely

NEGOTIATIONS between teachers and the State Government have culminated in a "disappointing" outcome according to a key Gippsland union spokesperson.

Roadmap work underway

WORK on a 'roadmap' for the Latrobe Valley's future development, steered by the State Government, is progressing well, according to Deputy Premier Peter Ryan.

Main drain drags on

MINISTERIAL intervention could be required to address a possible stand-off over the Morwell main drain, according to Advance Morwell.

Positive report slammed

A REPORT released by the Department of Transport has been slammed by Latrobe Valley bus commuters who continue to fight against the changes recently made to the services.

Upgrades for facilities

AN urgent request for the upgrade of the Rosedale Recreation Reserve has earned the sporting facility an injection of $327,032 in grants from the State Government.

Property pumps economy

Property industry activity was more significant in the Latrobe Valley than almost all other Victoria regions, pumping more than $1 billion into the state's 'property industry gross product' in 2009-10.

We’re not ‘party police’

CONTINUOUS weekends of unruly behaviour has caused Latrobe Valley police to plead with party hosts to "know the laws".

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