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Site holders stand firm

Latrobe City Council permanently locked the gates at the Hazelwood Caravan Park on Monday night, but some site holders are staying steadfast and refusing to budge.

Tessa represents our youth

A YOUNG woman with a passion for making sure young people are included in local decision-making has been appointed as a member of a state government Victorian Youth Congress.

Power stations cope in heatwave

Latrobe Valley coal-fired power stations have been pulling their weight while operating at full capacity in the past few days of peak demand as Victoria sizzled during a heat wave.

Northe calls for compensation

Morwell MP Russell Northe has criticised the state government for financially supporting Steelvision and called on Premier Daniel Andrews to offer one-off ex gratia payments to Latrobe Valley businesses owed thousands by the troubled company.

Dash cam footage wanted

Detectives are appealing for dash cam footage following a suspicious blaze on Hazelwood Road which burnt about one hectare of grassland on Monday.

Million dollar outrage

Outraged business owners have slammed the state government after a company which received more than half-a-million dollars in taxpayer money last year, now owes an estimated $1 million to Latrobe Valley businesses.

Mayor disappointed

Latrobe City mayor Graeme Middlemiss has expressed disappointment following comments from Prime Minister Scott Morrison regarding changes to when citizenship ceremonies will be conducted.

Mentoring for startups

Gippsland-based entrepreneurs, innovators and anyone with a smart idea that they're not quite sure how to progress are being called to apply for a mentoring program designed to help local startups succeed.

Fun times roll

Scooters, skaters and BMX-ers flocked to Churchill on Sunday to show off their skills on wheels in a Latrobe Streetgames skate park competition.

Festival sizzles

Warm weather didn't stop people from having a good time with thousands flocking to the annual Summer Nights Festival held at Victory Park in Traralgon on Friday night.

Doctor dishes out heat tips

People are advised to keep cool and observe safety measures as simple as drinking water to stay hydrated as Gippsland's temperatures continue to be high this week.

Bupa passes audit

Bupa Aged Care Traralgon has passed its latest government audit in December and avoided additional sanctions and loss of its approved provider status.

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