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Customers may foot bill for cost of fixing poles and wires

AusNet Services customers could be slugged extra coin on their power bills from next year to recoup the cost of damage to powerlines caused...

Cancer data raises concerns

CANCER Council Victoria has noted a "concerning" decline in cancer diagnosis' in 2020. New data, released on December 9 2021, by the Victorian Cancer Registry...

Everyone a winner at fun-filled event

LATROBE Valley Enterprises (LVE) hosted a fun filled event on the International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD). LVE, a local organisation that creates meaningful...

ON THE CLOCK

By MICHELLE SLATER The Latrobe Valley’s brown coal generators are expected to close in 10 years to make way for the rapid uptake in renewables,...

Annual Toy Run a success story

THE annual Gippsland Motorcyclists Toy Run demonstrated the Valley’s generosity earlier this month. Hundreds of motorcyclists gathered in Traralgon and rode to Erica on Saturday,...

The centre of Mirboo North’s attention

The new Mirboo North Medical Centre opened at the weekend. The $1.9 million modern medical and allied health facility includes five consulting rooms, two treatment...

New Latrobe Valley Authority CEO appointed

The state government has appointed a new Latrobe Valley Authority chief executive officer to take over from outgoing helmswoman Karen Cain. Incoming CEO Chris Buckingham...

Latrobe City at 95 per cent double dose

Latrobe City is being commended for being one of the most vaccinated local government areas in Victoria. Latest state government statistics show than 95 per...

Call for tighter restrictions on ash ponds

Environment groups have renewed calls for the Environment Protection Authority to ensure Latrobe Valley mine operators comply with best practice standards to clean up...

Pause button hit on Visitor Information Centre demolition

By Michelle Slater Latrobe City Council has pressed pause on any plans to demolish the Visitor Information Centre building in Traralgon amid a barrage of...

Legislation introduced for farm trespass fines

By MICHELLE SLATER Radical vegan activists could be  facing on-the-spot fines being introduced next year for trespassing on farms. The state government recently introduced new legislation...

Ladder program available to locals

YOUTH development and mentoring organisation Ladder is urging locals who may be struggling to consider its program aimed at assisting Latrobe Valley residents. The Ladder...

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Historic house won’t fall

By BLAKE METCALF-HOLT   LOCALS concerned about the historic Ostler’s House in Traralgon have nothing to worry about. As the Kay Street-Grey St multi-level carpark etches closer...