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Sun shines on solar talks

A 110-hectare solar farm proposed for Toongabbie could generate enough power to supply 25,000 homes.

Rooming house permit rejected

Latrobe City Council has refused a permit for a rooming house in Traralgon that could have housed up to 12 people.

Churchill bank blow

Churchill's only bank will close next month leaving local residents and businesses without a financial institution in the town.

Pondage proponents receive ‘fair hearing’

Member for Morwell Russell Northe is hopeful for answers about the future of the Hazelwood Pondage following yesterday's ministerial meeting with Latrobe Valley community members.

Facelift for Budgeree Hall

The Budgeree Hall could become a live music hub following an acoustic revamp that has transformed it from a loud echo chamber into a cosy and intimate space.

Anglesea inspires park supporters

Proponents of a Great Latrobe Park believe plans to turn a former Anglesea coal mine into a tourist wonderland should be applied to Latrobe Valley mine rehabilitation strategies.

Waste-to-energy conditions accepted

Australian Paper will include new conditions for tighter pollution controls in its waste-to-energy project after a Victorian Civil Appeals Tribunal ruling last week.

Agriculture Minister tours Gippsland

Newly sworn-in federal Agriculture Minister Bridget McKenzie said trade protocols and a skilled workforce were some of the key issues facing Gippsland on her visit to the region on Monday.

Data reveals extent of shop vacancies

The local retail sector could be healthier, Latrobe City mayor Graeme Middlemiss says, following the release of new shop vacancy data.

Mini rail set to delight

The Queen's birthday long weekend is a busy one for miniature railway diehards.

Churchill community fights on

Churchill and District Community Association is continuing its fight to keep aged care beds in the town after crossing off federal government intervention as a possible solution to keep Hazelwood House open.

Music program starts

Moe resident Warren Bartlett's peers are staggered he has the commitment to board a train to the city every Wednesday for a songwriting workshop.

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