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Study to assess risks of pit lake

Federation University researchers are looking into the long-term rehabilitation of the Latrobe Valley's mines and any risks associated with using water to create full pit lakes.

Study shows 80 per cent of Valley homes contain asbestos

A study measuring the volume of asbestos in residential dwellings across three local government areas in Gippsland, the first of its kind developed in Australia, has found that 80 per cent of homes built in the Latrobe Valley prior to 1990 were likely to contain the cancer-causing substance.

Home is where the art is

After nearly 23 years stationed at its old railway rooms the Traralgon & District Art Society is on the move.

Extra services on the rails

The Gippsland Line will see 22 extra services every week in the state government's train timetable redesign.

Crook result: Valley tips scales with obesity rates

The Gippsland-Latrobe region has some of the worst obesity rates in Victoria, coupled with high levels of smoking and heart disease-related deaths, according to the latest Heart Foundation figures.

Why the wait? MP’s frustration over stalled projects

The state government must act now to help stimulate the Latrobe Valley economy and assist with the delivery of vital projects, Member for Morwell Russell Northe has declared.

Anger over rubbish dumping

The Conservation Regulator is investigating ongoing illegal dumping in bushland surrounding the Yinnar South Transfer Station between Colleys Road and Whitelaws Track.

Young couple show the true spirit of Christmas

It didn't take long for a young Traralgon couple to decide that a one-off act of kindness would lead to something bigger than expected.

Beasley wins Traralgon Marathon

Zack Beasley only took up running two years ago. Yesterday, he won his first Traralgon Marathon in magnificent style.

LRH eases visitor restrictions

Latrobe Regional Hospital is relaxing visitor restrictions from today following several weeks of no new cases of COVID-19 across the state.

Welch right at home in the Latrobe Valley

IT was love at first sight when multi-award winning composer and conductor Dr Jonathon Welch AM first came to Latrobe Valley seven years ago.

Homelessness providers welcome Big Housing Build

The Gippsland Homelessness Network has welcomed the state government's Big Housing Build, declaring "it feels like all the Christmases have come at once".

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