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Stars primed for Strikers clash in Moe

Ahead of this week's Big Bash League clash with the Adelaide Strikers in Moe, all-rounder Evan Gulbis said the Melbourne Stars were "building" with finals in sight.

Lehecka and Tauson the toast of Traralgon

Two new champions have etched their names onto the Traralgon Junior International honour board with Czech Jiri Lehecka claiming the boys' title in emphatic fashion and top seed Clara Tauson of Denmark hoisting the girls' trophy.

Lester clinches sixth Classic Singles title

Barrie Lester staged a stunning comeback to clinch a record sixth Classic Singles title at the Newborough Bowling Club in a see-sawing final over Aaron Wilson last week, 25-24.

Matipaishe’s dreams one step closer

When former Lavalla student Matipaishe Ruzive-Makura received her ATAR score, she "went into mum's bed" and cried.

VRI hall kitchen works open opportunities

Users of The VRI hall in Traralgon can keep cool through these hot summer days following improvements to facilities at the hall.

Valley doctor ‘crisis’

A number of Latrobe Valley medical centres are experiencing a severe shortage of general practitioners, struggling to attract and retain staff long-term.

Site holders stand firm

Latrobe City Council permanently locked the gates at the Hazelwood Caravan Park on Monday night, but some site holders are staying steadfast and refusing to budge.

Tessa represents our youth

A YOUNG woman with a passion for making sure young people are included in local decision-making has been appointed as a member of a state government Victorian Youth Congress.

Power stations cope in heatwave

Latrobe Valley coal-fired power stations have been pulling their weight while operating at full capacity in the past few days of peak demand as Victoria sizzled during a heat wave.

Northe calls for compensation

Morwell MP Russell Northe has criticised the state government for financially supporting Steelvision and called on Premier Daniel Andrews to offer one-off ex gratia payments to Latrobe Valley businesses owed thousands by the troubled company.

Dash cam footage wanted

Detectives are appealing for dash cam footage following a suspicious blaze on Hazelwood Road which burnt about one hectare of grassland on Monday.

Million dollar outrage

Outraged business owners have slammed the state government after a company which received more than half-a-million dollars in taxpayer money last year, now owes an estimated $1 million to Latrobe Valley businesses.

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