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Beautiful donation is welcome

A small gesture of thanks to the front line workers at Latrobe Regional Hospital was delivered last week when small gift packs containing sensitive skin care products were donated by local business A World of Beauty.

Sole traders out in the cold

Nationals Member for Eastern Victoria Melina Bath has taken the plight of local sole traders online, launching an e-petition calling for an urgent review of the Business Support Fund.

Latrobe Valley Respiratory Clinic opens more rooms

The Latrobe Valley Respiratory Clinic has approval to open two additional rooms from today to ensure the local community can get tested for COVID-19.

All about sole

Members of the Latrobe Valley business community have spoken of concerns they are being left out in the cold by the state government's Business Support Fund.

Nuclear discussion is a hot topic

Nuclear power could provide a just transition for Latrobe Valley coal workers with a social licence from the community, according to a submission from local union officials to a state parliamentary inquiry.

COVID-19 case numbers stable across the Valley

The Latrobe Valley recorded no increase in COVID-19 cases overnight.

Premier’s push for State of Emergency extension

Premier Daniel Andrews yesterday outlined plans to extend the State of Emergency, which is due to expire on September 13, by an extra 12 months.

Mirboo North’s health boost

The Mirboo North and District Community Foundation has announced it will build a new medical clinic and allied health facility.

Hydrogen pilot project gets green light

Federation University Australia researchers have been awarded $1.5 million in funding to support a hydrogen pilot project that is expected to change the way energy is produced.

October local council elections to proceed under COVIDSafe election plan

The safety and wellbeing of voters, candidates and election staff is at the centre of the Victorian Electoral Commission's (VEC's) COVIDSafe election plan released late last week.

Arctic blast forecast for the Valley

The flurries of snow seen a fortnight ago across the Valley could well return this weekend.

Checks in spotlight

Moe resident Ronald Pollard gets up at 4am every morning to travel on the V/Line train to work in Dandenong.

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