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No bail after alleged partner abuse

A magistrate has remanded a man who allegedly slammed a door into his partner's head at Moe on Saturday.

Eight-race card headlines Traralgon Cup

In addition to a stellar eight-race card, this year's Traralgon Cup boasts a festival full of trackside events for racegoers of all ages.

Parliamentary pups prop up pet funding promise

MP Harriet Shing's adopted greyhounds made for the perfect props yesterday as Labor pledged $3 million for animal welfare grants and upgrades to not-for-profit community vet clinics across the region.

Cole to lead Rangers in Traralgon

The Dandenong Rangers will fly into the Latrobe Valley for a third consecutive year this weekend for a round seven fixture at their home away from home in Traralgon.

Treasurer makes last-minute pledges

Major Latrobe Valley central business districts will have free public Wi-Fi by 2020 if Labor is re-elected on Saturday, in a plan which the state government says would benefit voters young and old.

Budgeree hall boost

Budgeree locals are looking forward to celebrating weddings, parties and anything in their community hall which is getting a $110,000 facelift, thanks to the Latrobe Valley Authority.

Tact training for better health

Gippsland healthcare providers will be trained to tactfully tell their clients how to make healthy lifestyle changes in a new program being developed especially for the region.

More funds for foster carers

The Coalition has promised foster and kinship carers an extra $1500 a year to cover out-of-pocket expenses if it wins the state election on Saturday.

Micro-parties complicate upper house calculations

With a huge field of candidates and a host of micro-parties that have largely preferenced each other, Eastern Victoria region's two Gippsland-based upper house MPs believe they have their work cut out for them to secure re-election.

Morwell candidates in sprint to the finish line

With a wide field of candidates and preferences likely to be vital, voters may have to wait days to know who will represent them after Saturday's state election, according to a Monash University politics expert.

On the home stretch

With a wide field of candidates and preferences likely to be vital, voters may have to wait days to know who will represent them after Saturday's state election, according to a Monash University politics expert.

Bottom line election promises add up

Barring any late announcements, Labor has promised greater spending than the Coalition in the seat of Morwell should it be successful on Saturday, an analysis of election promises has revealed.

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Making public transport safe

  VICTORIA Police conducted a highly visible operation across Latrobe Valley's public transport network on Tuesday, April 28. Officers from Moe, Morwell and Traralgon uniform teamed...