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Population boom prediction

STRONG population growth has been forecast for the Latrobe Valley over the next 20 years, according to a State Government report just released.

Gambling on the rise

LATROBE Valley residents are close to exceeding last year's electronic gaming expenditure, with the community losing an average of $4 million a month on poker machines, latest statistics have shown.

Arsonist jailed for 17 years

BLACK Saturday convicted arsonist Brendan James Sokaluk has been sentenced to 17 years and nine months in jail.

Anzac Day – Morwell

THE chilly weather failed to deter families from the Morwell War Memorial Cenotaph this Anzac Day.

Morwell singer makes her mark

Making it big time in the entertainment industry is no easy road, as Morwell stage talent Jaz Flowers knows more than most.

Plans to block urban mining

LATROBE City council will attempt to thwart any move initiated by the State Government to mine in proximity to residential areas.

Anzac spirit shines through

ANY doubt about the strength of the Anzac spirit was convincingly dispelled in the Latrobe Valley yesterday.

Anzac Day – Rosedale

FOR the residents of Rosedale who participated in this year's Anzac service, the day symbolised "a single connection" shared by all.

Forklift accident

A MAN underwent surgery at the Latrobe Regional Hospital after being struck by a forklift at a Swan Road business in Morwell on Tuesday morning.

Murder trial transferred

THE trial of accused murderer Richard Stephen Devries has been transferred to the Supreme Court in Melbourne.

Regional living benefits

MELBOURNE residents will be enticed to relocate to the Latrobe Valley at Victoria's first Regional Victoria Living Expo, on this week.

Weather halts Moe races

Thirty minutes after clearing the Moe Racing Club's track for racing on Anzac Day, Racing Victoria Limited announced the meet would be moved to the all-weather track at Geelong.

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