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Delburn windfarms scaled down

Plans for a windfarm to be built on the outskirts of the Latrobe Valley have been scaled down with the company citing community feedback as part of the reason for the change.

Now they’re talking

Residents of historic gold mining town Walhalla were able to access mobile coverage for the first time after a new mobile tower was switched on earlier this week.

James’ wish fulfilled

While holidays to outback Australia are not uncommon, 12-year-old James Harbour's upcoming family holiday to central Australia will be particularly special.

Call to cut speed limit

A number of Yallourn North community members are calling for the speed limit along a dangerous stretch of road leading into the town to be reduced.

Farmers taking climate action

A former federal climate change minister says Victorian farmers and primary producers are becoming increasingly concerned about the effects of climate change.

Shining a light on safety

Dangerous drivers will be slapped with fines of more than $200 if they fail to use their fog and headlights in "hazardous weather conditions", police have warned.

Asbestos duststorm showers workers

Safety concerns have been raised after two workers were exposed to asbestos at a Latrobe Valley power station during a planned maintenance shut earlier this month.

Moe United left in the dark

The Moe United Soccer Club has issued a plea for funding to upgrade the "deteriorating" lighting infrastructure at its Olympic Park facility.

Formal offers pride

For year 11 student Elliot George, finding a group of peers who had shared experiences was crucial in fighting feelings of isolation.

Award refused on principle

A Traralgon Indigenous woman has stuck firmly to her principals by refusing to accept a NAIDOC award after learning it was sponsored by private prisons corporation Serco.

Going plastic-free in July

Morwell Neighbourhood House is taking part in Plastic Free July, with staff actively avoiding single-use plastics and products with plastic packaging throughout the month to reduce their contribution to plastic pollution.

Yinnar names park for Bill Welsh

He could have been a rising star of the Collingwood Football Club but Bill Welsh's love for family and community was more important to him than the lure of fame.

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