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Journey into landscapes inspire Graeme

Despite having a studio overlooking the rolling Thorpdale hills, landscape artist Graeme Myrteza says the colour green is "about the worst thing you could ever work with".

Generators back NEG

Latrobe Valley electricity generators have reiterated their support for the National Electricity Guarantee after the nation's energy ministers decided to press on with the policy despite disagreeing on key aspects.

Soup van in Traralgon

The aroma of hot and hearty vegetable soup will drift through the streets of Traralgon from August 14 once a soup van arrives in town on August 14 to address a growing need for welfare assistance in the community.

Trafalgar farewells last of big four banks

The ANZ bank has announced it will close its Trafalgar branch on October 3 in a move which has outraged some community members.

A taste of the tropics

Next time you're crunching into the sweet slice of pineapple on the lip of a cocktail and pondering its origins, don't let your mind wander too far.

Service station furore

An 80-year-old Turtons Creek environmental campaigner has launched a petition to oppose the building of a new petrol service station in Mirboo North near facilities such as schools and a nursing home.

Grass is Green for mechanical engineer

As a youngster, Rachael Green knew she was interested in a career involving maths and physics.

Paper industry a family affair for the Donoghues

Six members of the Donoghue family walk into the board room and take a seat around the table at Australian Paper's Maryvale Mill.

Tree change just fine for Yoshifumi

A representative from Australian Paper Maryvale's Japanese owner Nippon Paper Industries is awaiting a decision from headquarters on whether he will remain in his management and liaison role in pulp in the Latrobe Valley.

A look inside Maryvale Mill’s $51m upgrade

Australian Paper's Maryvale Mill is in the midst of one of its biggest annual shutdowns in its 81-year history as the company tips more than $50 million into upgrading and maintaining its equipment to ensure its operation into the future.

Laser user charged

A man has been arrested and charged after allegedly shining a laser pointer towards a police helicopter in Moe on Monday night.

Nesting boxes built for owls

Rare and hardly seen, boobook owls will have a new place to live following the initiative of eight Lowanna College students.

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