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Department shakeup

TRARALGON Department of Primary Industry officers have been largely unaffected by State Government moves to sure up public sector efficiency.

Double blow for Morwell family in crisis

THE last two years have been a roller-coaster ride for the Monahan family of Morwell.

TAFE will remain strong: Hall

The recent state budget cuts to Victoria's TAFE sector is not all "doom and gloom", according to Victorian Skills Minister Peter Hall.

Calling youth to arms for homeless

THE Salvation Army has called on Latrobe Valley's youth to lend a hand in its annual Red Shield Appeal Doorknock this year to help achieve a target of $35,000 for the region.

Bringing street art to the masses

Where people were seeing nuisance and dirt, Tugi Balog saw the opportunity to document history.

‘Bullish’ contract talks

SPECULATION the Federal Government might walk away from plans to close power stations, potentially including several in the Latrobe Valley, has gathered momentum.

Ambo ‘ramp’ hours up

THE hours ambulances spend 'ramped' at Latrobe Regional Hospital each month have risen dramatically in past years.

Council rates revenue issue

POTENTIAL lost rate revenue from closed power stations in the Latrobe Valley could see residents' rates bills rise sharply.

Volunteer shows staying power

"I'M a long stayer," Cooinda Hill volunteer Margaret Schneider told The Express recently, with a twinkle in her eyes.

Lee’s best friend

CLEVER canine Bes is the epitome of a man's best friend.

AGL decision deferred

THE competition watchdog has again deferred a decision on AGL's planned buyout of the Loy Yang A power station and mine, setting a new deadline for late May.

Recreating their stories

A COMPELLING play recreating the moving stories of at-risk young people in rural Victoria will be performed locally on Wednesday night.

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Coughlan sisters powering toward Com Games

COMMONWEALTH GAMES JUDO BY BLAKE METCALF-HOLT   TRARALGON judoka siblings Aoife and Maeve Coughlan are ready to hit the mat at the 2026 Commonwealth Games. Chatting to the Express...