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World beckons for Morwell’s bocce Penneys

In a world-first for Bocce Australia, a mother-son duo are gearing up to don the green and gold for the World Raffa Championships.

Heartbreak for folk festival performer

Five minutes before Elke Frank walked out the door of her Healey's Road property on Saturday morning, she received a watch and act notice about the Yinnar South-Budgeree blaze which was burning close to her home.

Mine commissioner engages via Facebook

Young people interested in the future of mine rehabilitation in the Latrobe Valley are being encouraged to jump behind an online move to engage future generations with the development of the region.

Asbestos taskforce on industrial removal

Industrial sites including Hazelwood and Morwell power stations will be the preliminary focus of a taskforce created to tackle the removal and disposal of asbestos waste in the Latrobe Valley.

Police raise profile to tackle road toll

Latrobe Valley road users can expect to see a higher police presence in the coming months following a spate of serious-injury collisions across the region.

Counting the cost: Yinnar South-Budgeree fire

At least two homes have been destroyed in a bushfire which started near Yinnar South on Saturday.

Compact grows Gippsland

Twenty-eight Gippsland organisations recently signed a commitment called the GROW Compact, designed to strengthen the economy through buying locally and employing inclusively.

Kinder kids benefit

Latrobe kindergartens will be better equipped to prepare children with developmental delays for school with additional funding from the state government.

Survey results concerning: Craighead

A union says its survey of almost 60 staff at Latrobe Regional Hospital has revealed a culture of intimidation and bullying in its mental health services.

Compact grows Gippsland

Twenty-eight Gippsland organisations recently signed a commitment called the GROW Compact, designed to strengthen the economy through buying locally and employing inclusively.

Community focus for new Boolarra pastor

A man who swapped sump oil for the sacraments is Boolarra's new pastor who will conduct services across Uniting, Anglican and Church of Christ denominations.

Principals target of abuse

A national survey revealing that one in three school principals have been physically abused does not surprise the local Australian Education Union.

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Making public transport safe

  VICTORIA Police conducted a highly visible operation across Latrobe Valley's public transport network on Tuesday, April 28. Officers from Moe, Morwell and Traralgon uniform teamed...