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Yacht club packs up as doors close at pondage

The Latrobe Valley Yacht Club has finalised its move out of its home at the Hazelwood Pondage and is in limbo as it awaits the results of a feasibility study into its future.

Deluge of rain dumps on the Valley

The Latrobe Valley's low-lying areas remain soggy after the weekend's downpour when the region received almost a month's worth of rain in a couple of days.

Pilot survives Traralgon plane crash

A pilot has survived unscathed after a light plane crashed into a paddock near Traralgon on Tuesday morning.

Latrobe Valley gets almost a month’s worth of rain over weekend

The Latrobe Valley's low lying areas remain soggy after the weekend's downpour when the region copped nearly a month's worth of rain in a couple of days.

Brown coal a cheap option for hydrogen

Latrobe Valley brown coal - in conjunction with carbon capture and storage - will be the cheapest way to produce hydrogen and meet a decarbonised economy, according to Australia's chief scientist.

Gig shares power of music

Participants of a Latrobe Valley songwriting workshop designed to help heal people from past trauma are about to strut their stuff on stage at the Moe Hotel.

Lions clip Eagles’ wings

Moe toppled Maffra in a mud scrap on Saturday, joining the Eagles as one of three teams leading the competition on 12 wins with just two rounds to go in the season proper, 5.12 (42) to 3.4 (22).

Traralgon icon Peter Wood remembered for his community service

Traralgon kingpin Peter Wood was a man of intensity, leadership and strong views; and a person who was committed to the growth of his home town.

Track upgrade to improve greyhound welfare at Traralgon

A new state-of-the-art greyhound racing track will be opened in Traralgon next year, replacing the former track which was closed in November due to safety and drainage concerns.

Police investigate Morwell carjacking

Detectives are investigating an alleged carjacking on Bridle Road, Morwell on Sunday night.

Instrument theft strikes wrong note

Thieves have stolen a musical instrument set up for people to enjoy at Legacy Place on Commercial Road in Morwell.

Mine fire court win for excavator operator

A magistrate has ruled in favour of a former Hazelwood mine fire excavator operator in a landmark decision, finding causal links between the operator's rare and debilitating illnesses and conditions he was exposed to during the 2014 blaze.

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