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Crossing plans disappoint

An independent candidate for the federal seat of Monash and a former Latrobe City councillor are calling on the federal government and opposition to commit to funding an over or underpass at a railway crossing in Moe ahead of this year's federal election.

Providers tender for youth rehab centre

Two Latrobe Valley-based service organisations will join together in an attempt to keep the new youth drug and alcohol residential rehabilitation centre in local hands.

Eye-catching Romany van attracts interest

If POM-POMS ever had a practical purpose, it would be in Yallourn North resident Susan Lendon's caravan.

Runners tackle tricky terrain for Duncan

Perfect weather greeted starters at Duncan's Run on Saturday as ultra-running enthusiasts prepared to take off from the Balook Visitor Centre.

Mether has the method

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has demonstrated the importance of soft skills in the wake of the Christchurch terrorism attack, Willow Grove author and communications professional Leah Mether says.

Hazelwood North fatality

Investigations are ongoing after a man died following a collision on Clarkes Road at Hazelwood North on Monday.

Fears pathology move would delay results

Pathology results for critical illnesses such as cancers could take up to two weeks under a proposal by a private company contracted to look after testing for the region's medical centres to send samples to Melbourne.

Wind farm proposed for Latrobe Valley

Fifty-three wind turbines each 250 metres in height could be built on the outskirts of the Latrobe Valley under a new plan to provide power for up to 200,000 homes.

Pool works underway

Construction has began on the new Gippsland Regional Aquatic Centre and overhaul of the Traralgon Indoor Sports Stadium following a turning of the sod ceremony on Friday morning.

Mine fire a factor: doctors

A WorkCover hearing into a man who was diagnosed with two life-threatening conditions after working at the Hazelwood mine during the 2014 fire will return to the Latrobe Valley Magistrates' Court in May.

Crime numbers disappoint

Latrobe's acting Inspector says recent crime statistics which ranked the Latrobe Valley in the top five crime hotspots across the state are "disappointing".

Minister questioned on Steelvision checks

Regional Development Minister Jaclyn Symes says an internal report into the state government's due diligence - and the decision to give Steelvision $400,000 of taxpayer money last year - is "imminent".

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