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Race is not over yet: Bond

Nationals candidate Sheridan Bond is not conceding defeat in the race for Morwell, declaring the race for the seat is "certainly not over yet" despite sitting fourth on the latest count.

Happy it’s marginal: Lund

Despite gaining just two per cent of primary votes, independent candidate for Morwell Tracie Lund was "quite pleased" with the results and said it was important that "good people stand up, have conversations and put themselves forward [to] get better outcomes for our community".

Blackwood holds seat

Incumbent Liberal Gary Blackwood has re-taken the seat of Narracan despite a 3.6 per cent swing towards Labor.

Festive lights free for all

Delivering a winning entry in the Light up Latrobe competition, for one Yinnar man, is much more than setting up and packing down boxes of cables and globes.

I’m fit to stand: Northe

Morwell MP Russell Northe says he is fit for parliament despite a string of allegations he owes community members and local business people large sums of money, believed to worth more than $400,000.

Abu Dhabi awaits Lowanna

Lowanna College has been nominated for a second year running as one of four finalists in the Australasia division for a future energy prize worth more than $130,000.

No bail after alleged partner abuse

A magistrate has remanded a man who allegedly slammed a door into his partner's head at Moe on Saturday.

Eight-race card headlines Traralgon Cup

In addition to a stellar eight-race card, this year's Traralgon Cup boasts a festival full of trackside events for racegoers of all ages.

Parliamentary pups prop up pet funding promise

MP Harriet Shing's adopted greyhounds made for the perfect props yesterday as Labor pledged $3 million for animal welfare grants and upgrades to not-for-profit community vet clinics across the region.

Cole to lead Rangers in Traralgon

The Dandenong Rangers will fly into the Latrobe Valley for a third consecutive year this weekend for a round seven fixture at their home away from home in Traralgon.

Treasurer makes last-minute pledges

Major Latrobe Valley central business districts will have free public Wi-Fi by 2020 if Labor is re-elected on Saturday, in a plan which the state government says would benefit voters young and old.

Budgeree hall boost

Budgeree locals are looking forward to celebrating weddings, parties and anything in their community hall which is getting a $110,000 facelift, thanks to the Latrobe Valley Authority.

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