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Release the details

Latrobe City Council is pushing the state government to release the details of technical study reports into the Latrobe Regional Rehabilitation Strategy as part of a submission into a preliminary land use vision.

Petra proves a big hit on The Block

THERE was a Latrobe Valley connection to The Block finale last week.

Destination Gippsland debate

LATROBE City councillors were locked in a public spat with the chair of Destination Gippsland for not staying on-message in regards to mine rehabilitation.

Churchill eyesore now gone

Churchill residents are breathing a sigh of relief that a long-standing town eyesore on Monash Way has finally been knocked down.

Personal palliative story for councillor

Latrobe City Council is pushing ahead with plans to build a palliative care hospice in the region, citing the need for locals to have a place to "die with dignity".

Luigi reflects on his own stylish century

Even a century after he was born, conjecture remains over the birthdate of Morwell resident Luigi Carrioli.

Gloves are off: Timber company vows native forest fight is far from over

As the timber industry comes to grips with the impending end of native forest logging, Australian Sustainable Hardwoods chief executive officer Vince Hurley has vowed to fight to "overturn" the state government's decision.

Maryvale mill jobs get golden guarantee

There is good news for the future of Australian Paper.

Latrobe Valley pauses to remember

The Latrobe Valley stopped at 11am today to mark Remembrance Day with services held across the region.

Mirboo North given permanent protection

Mirboo North's greater glider habitats have been given immediate permanent protection from logging as part of the state government's Greater Glider Action Statement.

Industry worker remains upbeat

Despite the doom and gloom clouding the town of Heyfield local timber worker Megan Para believes there is life left in the industry yet.

No lifeline for Australian Sustainable Hardwoods

Premier Daniel Andrews declared that no concessions, like those made for Australian Paper's Maryvale Mill, will be applied to Heyfield's Australian Sustainable Hardwoods as native logging is being wound up.

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