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Drugs seized in overnight raids

Three people were arrested overnight following raids in Traralgon, Heyfield and Winnindoo.

Electoral ward reform

AN overhaul of the region's electoral structure has elicited a lukewarm response from Latrobe City Council.

Gippsland carers message delivered

FEDERAL Opposition leader Tony Abbott and his colleagues were left in little doubt about the plight of Gippsland's carers when they pedalled into Traralgon on Tuesday.

Abbott vows to keep stations

FEDERAL government proposals to close brown-coal power stations amounted to "economic lunacy" and would be scrapped by a Coalition government, Federal Opposition Leader Tony Abbott said this week during his visit to the region.

Rocla Road dispute

RESIDENTS of Traralgon East are hoping a 500 signature-strong petition will persuade Latrobe City Council to adopt a "common sense" solution to one of its perennial issues.

Councillors give their opinions

Latrobe City councillors give their views on the Victorian Electoral Commission's final recommendation.

Mindless vandalism

LATROBE Valley residents have described an act of vandalism to a significant tree as "utterly appalling" after Victory Park's Aleppo pine was destroyed recently.

Complete analysis of Gippsland ‘vital’

LATROBE City Council will continue to pursue significant federal funding for its own study on the local impact of the carbon tax despite a Victoria University report on the matter being released last week.

Family Violence Unit launched

THE launch of the Latrobe Family Violence Unit has been welcomed by partner agencies as a "great benefit".

Clock confusion

RESIDENTS will enjoy an extra hour of sleep on Sunday, as the clocks are moved back an hour, marking the end of daylight saving.

Time change, battery change

The Country Fire Authority has called on residents to use their "bonus" hour this Sunday to ensure their home has a working smoke alarm and fire escape plan.

Joe and the giant mushroom

DURING his daily walk around Newborough, Banksia Village resident Joe Varga stumbled across a giant mushroom.

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