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Bob shows resilience on road to new beginnings

It was an emotional return for former Boolarra resident Bob Lawler, standing on the site of his former Piggery Road home 10 years after he watched it burn from across the creek in his neighbours' paddock.

Primary school burglary

A girl has been interviewed by police after allegedly stealing two iPads from a St Gabriel's Primary School classroom on Saturday night.

MPs challenge lack of pine investment

Local members of parliament say the state government has let the Latrobe Valley down by failing to deliver on its promised investment in timber plantations.

Flying the festa flags

Mirboo North will come alive with the sights and colours of an Italian piazza on Sunday as a band of traditional medieval flag throwers display their talents for the first time in Victoria.

Deputy PM calls for highway funding

Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack has added his voice to the push for the state government to fund the final 20 per cent of the Princes Highway duplication between Traralgon and Sale.

Loy Yang update announcement

AGL will today announce a $25 million upgrade of the Loy Yang A power station which the company claims will lead to "more efficient generation" and "create local jobs".

No regrets as family rebuilds Koornalla home

Megan Cheney insists the loss of her family's "forever home" in the Black Saturday bushfires is not a "hard luck" story.

New families embrace Traralgon South living

Sometimes it takes an outsider to provide an objective opinion, but Luke Wilson and his family, who moved to the Traralgon South community a couple of years ago, did not remain outsiders for long.

Community strength with fire recovery

From the ashes of Black Saturday, Latrobe's fire-affected communities have emerged more connected than ever.

Pharmacist’s warning of mistakes

A Traralgon pharmacist says he encounters avoidable patient confusion about their prescribed medications on a daily basis.

Safety drives speed limit plan

Latrobe City Council will apply for state government funding to improve pedestrian safety in major towns, which could involve reducing speed limits in central business districts to a uniform 40 kilometres an hour.

Music and nature help heal

The healing nature of music in Balook's peaceful rainforests will help people remember Black Saturday in a special commemorative 10 year anniversary concert.

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