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Farmers market recognised at awards

Four local businesses earnt themselves a place in the Latrobe City Business Tourism Association hall of fame by claiming a People's Choice Award three years on-the-trot.

“No plans” for move to nuclear: MP

Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has made reassurances about the federal government's moratorium on nuclear power amid industry calls for nuclear generators to be built in the Latrobe Valley.

Calling all cooks

Latrobe Valley residents are being asked to share tried-and-true delicious recipes for a community cookbook, as part of a focus on making healthy food more accessible for locals.

Battery facility concerns voiced

Community opposition to a proposed battery recycling plant in Hazelwood North is gaining traction with fears of potential lead contamination affecting the nearby area.

Broadbent pledges support

Liberal Member for Monash Russel Broadbent's comments concerning New Zealand's renewed offer to accept refugees from Nauru and Manus Island have pleased local organisations supporting asylum seekers and refugees.

Playgroup bridges generational divide

The sounds of babies cooing, children dancing and laughing and mothers swapping stories are not the typical noises one would find at an aged care facility.

Planting for a green future

More than 10,000 trees will be planted throughout the Latrobe Valley in the next month to commemorate National Tree Day on Friday.

Morris makes new patch her own

From working the watch house to patrolling the streets of Morwell, Constable Chloe Morris is rapt with her new career pathway.

Rattling into a new era at Trafalgar

An iconic Melbourne W class tram has reached its final destination after the Trafalgar Holden Museum acquired the 100-year-old tram at the weekend.

Dave catches a break

Lots of people love fishing but for Dave Shanahan it's a passion.

Vuillermin’s eyes on Paralympics

Former Morwell resident and rapidly rising para-rowing star Alex Vuillermin has already completed a gruelling 90 minutes on the Yarra while most others are still soundly snoozing.

Project building up steam

City folk who will be travelling on brand-spanking new high capacity metro trains can thank Morwell manufacturers for their ride.

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