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Fight for standalone school continues

Latrobe Special Developmental School council is continuing its campaign for a standalone site amid further signs pointing to the possible co-location of the school with Traralgon College.

Daddy Ding honoured at funeral

People familiar with elder Filipino couple Zebedeo and Lulu Aragon, fondly called Daddy Ding and Mummy Lulu in the multicultural community, are aware that they are very seldom seen not together.

Rise in Latrobe crime statistics

Police are "frustrated" with an increase in crime with jumps in arson, burglary and property damage in the past 12 months, despite a decrease in crime this time 12 months ago.

Infrastructure funding more difficult under rate capping

It will become harder and harder for Latrobe City Council to fund new infrastructure under continued rate capping limits imposed by the state government, Latrobe City chief executive Steven Piasente said.

Library set for Kenya

An empty shipping container standing on Morwell Central Primary School's oval is not only the steel shell of a 12,000-book library to be sent to a Kenyan school.

Waiting is key to weight loss

If you found yourself binging on sweets and meats during the holiday season don't stress. You still have one more year to learn from the past.

Pondage speech plan

Morwell MP Russell Northe will raise the future of the Hazelwood Pondage in his first speech to Parliament this year, almost 12 months after owner ENGIE said it would close the pondage for public use due to dam wall integrity issues.

Walhalla tourism woes

Several Walhalla businesses have reported a marked decline in business over the usually-busy Christmas/New Year period, sparking concerns from the town's tourism association that it may become an ongoing trend.

Last party for pondage campers

Hazelwood Pondage Caravan Park site holders and campers kicked back to enjoy one last New Years' Eve together before the park permanently closes on January 14.

Dog love on show at Newborough

The tradition of a group in Yallourn North that met to discuss caring for their beloved canines before the Second World War continues today in the form of the Central Gippsland Kennel Club's Championship Dog Show.

Activists target goat farm

A Yarragon goat farmer is reeling after radical animal activists entered his property on Saturday morning and stole livestock, including lactating goats and an unweaned lamb from a children's petting nursery.

Community asbestos concerns remain

Morwell community members are calling for more details about how contractors will control dust during the demolition of the Morwell Power Station.

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