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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.

A splash of green for mental health

Aside from the turf at Traralgon Recreation Reserve, there will be an extra tinge of green about this weekend's round 16 clash between the Maroons and Warragul.

Siblings pack a punch

Up-and-coming boxing brother and sister duo Will and Shiree Porter have taken their talents to the next level, with the Morwell siblings winning both their bouts in New Zealand in July.

Moe RSL sub branch celebrates a century of service

Ian Caines remembers boarding the train at the Moe Railway Station in 1966 - bound for Puckapunyal - with about a dozen other local men destined for national service.

Man jailed for assaulting his cousin

The man who threw a pig's head at the window of the house where toddler Jaidyn Leskie was on the night he disappeared has been sentenced to jail for assault.

‘No net parking loss’

The state government says it is committed to ensuring no net loss of parking in Morwell and Traralgon as a result of upgrades at the towns' respective railway stations.

Public housing rent rebate victory

Newborough public housing tenants are calling on the Department of Health and Human Services to clarify when tenants are able to apply for a rebate on their rent.

Latrobe calls on government to save pondage

Latrobe City Council will echo calls from the community to keep Hazelwood Pondage open for recreational use.

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Making public transport safe

  VICTORIA Police conducted a highly visible operation across Latrobe Valley's public transport network on Tuesday, April 28. Officers from Moe, Morwell and Traralgon uniform teamed...