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Gibson seeks Moe funding facts

In a move to clarify whether Moe/Newborough residents are disadvantaged in terms of government funding for projects, Latrobe City councillor Sharon Gibson has requested council prepare a list of all state and federal government funding directed at the area over the last decade.

Bush ride to test endurance

Local horse owners who love riding in the bush are being encouraged to have a go at endurance riding at a training weekend in Glengarry in March.

Delivering in Rosedale for 150 years

The Rosedale Post Office marked 150 years of providing a vital community service to the region on Friday, and according to its licensees, will continue to have an important role in years to come.

‘Climates change’: McCormack

Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack has praised the efforts of farmers in the wake of the drought.

David’s half-century of service

David Amiet's stint in the editorial department writing movie reviews for The Express may have been short-lived, but his official roles with the paper over the years have been quite the opposite.

Rider dies in Mirboo North crash

A motorcyclist has died following a collision on the Strzelecki Highway near Mirboo North shortly before 11am on Sunday.

Erica man faces child sex charges

An Erica man who was a member of a motorcycle group aimed at protecting children has been charged with more than 40 new child sex offences.

Committal hearing set

Glenn Graeme Martyn, 53, charged with the murder of Traralgon woman Gayle Potter will face a three-day committal hearing in August.

Ombudsman call on Steelvision

Morwell MP Russell Northe will this week write to the ombudsman and auditor-general to seek an urgent investigation into the decision which led to the state government giving Steelvision more than $750,000.

Rural crime focus of talks

More than 20 scholars from across the country and beyond gathered in Churchill last week to discuss ways to convince policy makers that rural crime is a serious issue.

Churchill nursing home set to close

Churchill will lose its only nursing home as operator Benetas plans to relocate its residents from Hazelwood House to Traralgon.

Glengarry cleans up

A young and motivated Glengarry resident is hoping to revive the "fizzled out" Glengarry Landcare Group founded by his late grandfather.

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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...