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Work gives purpose

Facing unemployment for three years did not help Yinnar local Reece Mills' already deteriorating mental health.

Christmas pressure fuels family violence

The summer holiday period is one of the worst times of the year for family violence, the peak industry body for agencies working with men to end family violence says.

Greg captures stories of old Walhalla

A retired school teacher who started his research before Walhalla was connected to mains electricity is expecting to publish the second book in his trilogy on the township early next year.

Ukulele lovers jamming it out

On a market day in Traralgon, you can find up to 20 ukulele players crammed in a narrow Italian café, with maybe a couple of guitarists or even an accordionist.

School’s fence plea

The school council desperate for new security fencing at Albert Street Primary School has found its campaign at a "frustrating" stand-still.

Northe wins Morwell

Independent MP Russell Northe has been returned in the marginal seat of Morwell almost a week and a half after voting concluded for the November 24 state election.

Newborough brawl appeal

Detectives say people involved in a brawl on Murray Road at Newborough at the weekend have been unwilling to assist police with their investigation.

All aboard the health bus

Jump on board a public bus next week and there's a chance you could meet Latrobe Health Advocate Jane Anderson.

Hazelwood works to cut fire risk

Ignition sources which posed significant risks of fires in the Hazelwood open cut mine have been removed in the past 12 months, ENGIE says.

Yallourn fatality update released

Yallourn operator EnergyAustralia has released a second statement about an internal investigation into the cause of an explosion which killed power station worker Graeme Edwards – a worker at the station for more than three decades.

Site owner flags legal action

A Hazelwood Pondage Caravan Park site holder is seeking a payout from Latrobe City Council after he purchased an on-site van only to be told a month later that the park was closing.

Caravan park open for one last holiday

Hazelwood Pondage Caravan Park site holders were given a last minute reprieve to spend a final Christmas and New Year at the park before it permanently closes on January 14.

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