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Hill End dug as deep as they could, worked harder than they ever have and manufactured a memorable come-from-behind win over Mirboo North to earn their first grand final berth since 1981, the final score 13.7 (85) to 11.9 (75).

Victorian emissions targets would almost certainly force the early closure of the Yallourn Power Station, according to the station's owner, EnergyAustralia.

World-renowned guitar virtuoso Matthew Fagan will be swinging by the Budgeree Hall for a special one-off show at the newly-renovated community gathering space.

Walhalla has been put on the map as an electric vehicle destination with two new charging points in town to encourage more drivers to stop by, plug in and relax.

A Traralgon-based commercial fisherman with a passion for the environment has taken out a top fine food award for sustainably-sourced produce.

Volunteers took to the Tyers roadside reserve on Sunday to pick up rubbish to coincide with Regional Roads Victoria's Adopt a Roadside program.

The Victorian government is standing firm over travel expenses incurred by Latrobe Valley Authority chief executive Karen Cain which have come under fire by the Coalition.

Black and white photographs and distant memories are all that remain of a small village built to the west of Morwell's township during the glory years of the State Electricity Commission of Victoria in the early 1950s.

Walhalla has been put on the map as an electric vehicle destination with two new charging points in town to encourage more drivers to stop by, plug in and relax.

Local businesses were reminded to prepare ahead of the state-wide ban on the use of lightweight plastic shopping bags starting in November and make the transition to reusable and eco-friendly bags.

A program to address digital isolation among the elderly will start at Gippsland Multicultural Services tomorrow with classes in different parts of the Latrobe Valley and across the region.

Five local primary and secondary schools are now offering healthy lunch choices for students in compliance with the health department's School Canteens and Other School Food Services Policy. Latrobe Community Health Service health promotion officer Alisha Brooks said until this year only one Latrobe Valley school complied with policy which uses a traffic light system to categorise food and drink options for students.