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Farmer warns of deadly cow disease

A Mirboo beef farmer is warning about a deadly bovine disease which is being exacerbated due to the amount of animals in poor condition being relocated from drought-affected areas.

Pokies spend jumps

Latrobe City residents' financial loss to the pokies is continuing to rise, according to recently released data from the state government.

Man charged by detectives following alleged stabbing

A 32-year-old man has been charged with intentionally causing serious injury after he allegedly stabbed another man at Warragul on Friday afternoon.

Unions take industrial action at Australian Paper Maryvale

Up to 200 workers will start industrial action at Australian Paper Maryvale today, six months after negotiations for a new enterprise bargaining agreement commenced.

Lions cruise to victory

THE Lions kept their winning run home to finals intact, making it seven on the trot with a comfortable win over Bairnsdale on Saturday, 15.16 (106) to 9.9 (63).

Network needs new digs

An unexpected notice to vacate its home of six years has opened up new opportunities for the Baw Baw Sustainability Network, which hopes a new building can be established on neighbouring land to provide a community space and sustainable garden.

Council to bid for school site

Baw Baw Shire Council will make an offer to purchase the former Yarragon Primary School from the state government.

International visitors top Latrobe tourism data

International visitors are leading a tourism charge in Latrobe City with overseas tourist numbers jumping by almost 50 per cent in 12 months.

Driving for a good cause

When Ami Rawat sat behind the wheel for her first driving lesson, the instructor asked her to drive at 110km/h on the freeway from Morwell to Springvale.

New group backs windfarm

A second group of residents have formed a body in response to OSMI Australia's plans to construct a windfarm on the outskirts of the Latrobe Valley.

Emily dances her way to gold in Brisbane

Gippsland Academy of Dance student Emily Euman took to the national stage last weekend "freaking out" because she was up against some of the best ballet dancers in her age group in the country.

Poll suggests Yallourn could close before 2032

New polling in the Latrobe Valley from Environment Victoria has found 70 per cent of locals expect Yallourn Power Station will shut down before its scheduled closure date of 2032.

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