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Art is a symbol of hope

Lifeline Gippsland will be able to visit fire and drought-affected communities to determine what their needs are in relation to mental health thanks to a $50,000 "top-up" from the state government.

Mercury emissions reported

The Latrobe Valley's coal-fired power stations collectively exhaled about a tonne of mercury into the air in 2017-18, data in the latest National Pollutant Inventory report revealed.

Looking for budget detail

Funding for specific big-ticket local projects was absent from this week's federal budget.

Greens’ end coal call

The Greens are campaigning for a 2030 deadline to end the burning and export of coal and have revealed a $1 billion plan to support affected power station workers.

Looking for budget detail: Latrobe

Funding for specific big-ticket local projects was absent from this week's federal budget.

Traralgon unveils indoor bowls facility

Hundreds of people descended on the Traralgon Bowls Club at Liddiard Road yesterday for the grand opening of its new state-of-the-art indoor facility.

Stakes high as Traralgon butcher snags award

Traralgon butcher Joel Young will represent Australia on the international stage this year after claiming gold at the MeatStock Butchers Wars at the Melbourne Showgrounds.

Community calls for more detail on wind farm plans

Community members have weighed in on a proposal to establish a 53-turbine wind farm on the outskirts of the Latrobe Valley, as many people called for more detail on the project.

Car fires suspicious

Police are appealing for information following two separate suspicious car fires in the early hours of Thursday morning.

Superload on the move

AGL Loy Yang's 108-metre superload is due to hit the road again tonight and return to the Latrobe Valley on Thursday.

ENGIE pulls plug on Hazelwood Pondage

The Hazelwood Pondage will be permanently closed from today after ENGIE confirmed it had completed an internal review of technical reports which found the dam's walls "no longer complied" with national standards.

John shares growing talents in book

Local food gardening expert John Mauger can rebut just about any excuse for not growing vegetables at home.

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