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Police praise community compliance

Morwell police have praised the behaviour of Latrobe residents, with only six penalty notices issued for breaches of mandatory mask-wearing since the policy came into effect on August 3.

Eighty is a cakewalk for Aunty Margot

Margot Whelan is not slowing down as she approaches her 80th birthday, even baking cookies during her interview with The Express.

COVID-19 testing boost

Coronavirus testing resources in the Valley are set to be bolstered significantly, with works underway to expand the operations of the Morwell Respiratory Clinic.

COVID-19 cases confirmed at Latrobe Valley school

Two cases of coronavirus have been confirmed at Lavalla Catholic College.

Students and ATARs to be individually assessed

VCE students will be individually assessed this year and any adverse impacts of COVID-19 reflected in ATAR rankings, Premier Daniel Andrews announced last week.

Valley’s $18 million saving

Residents in Latrobe City have saved more than $18 million on the pokies since gaming venues closed in March, according to data crunched by a gambler's help advocate.

Residents frustrated by testing delays

On a daily basis, Member for Morwell Russell Northe said he is contacted by a number of locals struggling with long waiting times for coronavirus testing and results.

Butchers stocked up to meat demand

Local butchers have assured customers that supply will meet demand as people stock up on meat in response to the state government's recently announced workforce restrictions on the meat industry.

Bupa outbreak: COVID-19 case numbers surge at Traralgon facility

Bupa Traralgon is now home to the largest cluster of coronavirus cases in an aged care facility outside of Melbourne and the Geelong corridor, the Department of Health and Human Services has confirmed.

Two members of Fitness 4U Traralgon test positive to COVID-19

Two members of Fitness 4U Traralgon have tested positive for COVID-19.

Traralgon Show cancelled

The Traralgon and District Agricultural Society has cancelled this year's show scheduled for December 4 and 5 due to COVID-19.

Valley’s winter wonderland

Residents across the Valley woke to a rare sight on Tuesday morning as a bitterly cold start to the day brought with it a flurry of snow for many towns.

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