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Light-hearted approach to a serious issue

Toilet humour will be centre stage for a comedy act dropping into Morwell tomorrow.

Health initiative profile must be raised: report

The Latrobe Health Initiative's low profile was a key area for improvement, an independent review by Deloitte has found, but the Latrobe Health Assembly has responded saying community awareness would grow over time.

EBAC may appeal asbestos cell vote

Morwell Power Station liquidator Energy Brix Australia Corporation will appeal to VCAT or transport asbestos off-site if Latrobe City Council rejects its application to store the hazardous material on-site.

Teenage girl remanded in custody

A 17-year-old girl has been remanded in custody after facing a children's court on Tuesday after allegedly breaking into a Morwell unit earlier that morning.

Thorpdale Bakery on a golden roll

Thorpdale Bakery owner Jon Marsh says it's never too early to bite into one of his gourmet chicken Kiev sausage rolls.

Latrobe launches CEO hunt

Latrobe City Council could have a new chief executive by January after councillors voted to advertise the position externally, rather than renew the contract of chief executive Gary Van Driel this week.

Rehab beds in Morwell

A multi-million dollar youth rehabilitation facility will be built in the Latrobe Valley to tackle the region's growing rate of drug and alcohol abuse.

Upcycling fashions for farmers in need

A couple of Traralgon women with a flair for fashion will bring some razzle-dazzle to the Gippsland Need for Feed festival with an upcycled fashion shop for attendees to get their glam on.

Huggable gifts to help kids

Children in crisis who have been forced to flee domestic violence incidents will now have a special friend to hold tight thanks to a trolley-load of teddy bears dropped off at Quantum Support Services.

100 years of school

Yallourn North Primary School will celebrate its 100th anniversary with a day of activities on Saturday, November 10.

Slow down for road workers

Regional Roads Victoria is urging Latrobe Valley motorists to be patient and stick to lowered speed limits as major roadworks take place across Gippsland in the next few months.

Police raid Morwell crop house

Police have busted an "elaborate and sophisticated" hydroponic marijuana crop house in Morwell following a raid at the property this morning.

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