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Action intensifies

Unions have not ruled out the possibility of forming a picket line outside Australian Paper's Maryvale Mill as about 160 workers continue industrial action.

Welfare reform draws criticism

Morwell Newstart recipient Shane McEwan is furious over the federal government's proposed welfare crackdowns which he has labelled "unethical" and "insulting".

Sisters make a brave health decision

A Traralgon woman and her sister are recovering from preventative measures to reduce their risks of breast cancer after undergoing a double mastectomy on the same day, by the same surgeon, in the same hospital.

Wildlife-friendly tree netting

Backyard orchardists may be forced to use wildlife-friendly fruit netting under proposed changes to Victoria's Prevention of Cruelty to Animals laws.

Community steps up for farmers

Gippsland Farmer Relief chief executive Melissa Ferguson has renewed her call for the federal government to do more for local farmers struggling to survive the drought crisis through changes around legislation concerning the food supply system.

Advocate looks for community input

After hearing from the general community about health concerns in the Valley, Latrobe Health Advocate Jane Anderson will now focus on specific groups such as LGBTQI, people experiencing financial stress and Aboriginal communities.

Criminal Blonde to play Spirit Bar

A former Traralgon musician is returning to the Latrobe Valley with her two-piece, all-girl, queer, pop-punk outfit Criminal Blonde as part of an interstate tour.

Inspiring fauna mural

Hazelwood North artist David Alldridge took on the biggest project in his life when he was asked to paint a 35-metre long mural to highlight threatened species.

Off shore wind project

More than 100 people turned up to hear the latest development in what could be Australia's first off shore wind farm at a community session in Morwell on Thursday night.

Australian Paper says waste project is vital

Australian Paper has hit back at a Victorian Greens' proposal for a 10-year moratorium on an energy from waste project at Maryvale, and plans for other similar projects in Victoria.

Cougars cream of the crop

Churchill have exacted the ultimate revenge in the North Gippsland league, atoning for last year's agonising grand final loss to Yarram with victory over the Demons to claim the senior flag.

Tragic outcome to search

The search for a missing couple, who set off on a trip to the Thomson Dam and Walhalla area, ended on Friday morning with Victoria Police confirming the couple had been found dead inside their vehicle.

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