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Blackwood on track

Monash University senior lecturer in politics Dr Nick Economou is expecting another Liberal win for the "quite stock standard" political contest for Narracan.

From Moe to Flemington for Jackson

When the heavens opened above Flemington Racecourse on Melbourne Cup Day last week assistant track manager Brendan Jackson wasn't half as worried as the flock of almost 100,000 race-goers.

Juniors’ chance to mix it with the Stars

Young cricket heads across the Latrobe Valley will get the opportunity to rub shoulders with some of their heroes when the Melbourne Stars come to town in January.

Urgent rates review needed: candidates

Liberal candidate for Morwell Dale Harriman, who is also a Latrobe City councillor, apologised for the "absolutely disgusting" way council has treated farmers on rates, speaking at a forum on Tuesday evening.

Tragedy widely felt

Yallourn Power Station management "feels sick" following the death of a worker who was seriously burnt while working on a circuit breaker on Monday afternoon.

Traralgon to host emergency services expo

Have you ever wondered what it's like to investigate the scene of a burglary or perhaps how emergency services respond to a critical incident such as a major collision?

Copper piping theft in Moe

Police have charged two Moe men following a burglary on an abandoned home on Truscott Road, Moe earlier this week.

Coalition promises coal innovation

A carbon innovation institute will be created in the Latrobe Valley under a plan by the Coalition to identify future uses of brown coal if it is elected on November 24.

Power station plan doubts

An energy expert has raised questions about a Coalition proposal to build a new power station in Victoria, after opposition spokesman for energy and resources David Southwick this week said it could be built in the Latrobe Valley.

Carlo chasing change

Yarragon resident Carlo Ierfone had been considering taking a stab at state politics for years but running a shoe repair shop in Warragul as a sole trader presented obvious roadblocks.

Compromise reached on Glengarry works

Glengarry residents have had mixed responses to Latrobe City Council's decision to compromise on elements of the Glengarry East Development Plan to appease both outspoken community members and the developer.

Co-location not confirmed

Liberal candidate for Morwell Dale Harriman has withdrawn comments made last week that Labor planned to co-locate Latrobe Special Developmental School with Traralgon College.

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