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Streets flooded in downpour

Parts of the Latrobe Valley experienced up to 10 millimetres of rain in two hours on Friday as stormwater drains flooded and gutters overflowed during an unexpected downpour.

LVA would go under Burgess

Independent candidate for Morwell Ray Burgess says he would "discontinue" the Latrobe Valley Authority if he wins the November 24 election.

Citizen’s arrest in Traralgon overnight

A man has been arrested after allegedly breaking into a car before waking the owner of the vehicle at Traralgon overnight.

Russell Northe to recontest Morwell

Independent MP Russell Northe has put an end to months of speculation by declaring he will recontest the marginal seat of Morwell at the upcoming state election.

Decentralisation doubts

Grattan Institute chief executive John Daley has warned the Latrobe Valley not to pin its job creation hopes on decentralisation or to rely on governments to increase jobs.

High speed no go: Grattan

High speed rail is an idea so bad they made a Utopia episode about it, Grattan Institute chief executive John Daley said.

40 years of dog show best

Churchill's Gaskin Park will be flooded with pedigree dogs this weekend for the Morwell Traralgon Kennel Club's annual conformation show.

Nats stand by rehab

Member for Eastern Victoria Melina Bath has stood by the Coalition's election promise it would build a residential rehabilitation facility, but said the Nationals would not "tear up contracts" if the state government had solidified plans to build its youth rehabilitation centre.

Gippsland to benefit from Pakenham upgrade: ALP

Both Labor and the Coalition have promised to remove level crossings in Pakenham, which would improve the reliability and speed of Latrobe Valley services.

Stork to deliver Moe plaza music jam

The Newborough man who joined Rose Tattoo's rhythm section for eight months on New Years' Eve 1975 has devised a strategy to liven up the Moe central business district.

Coalition to fund final piece

Anne SimmonsAn elected Coalition government would provide a missing piece of state funding to finish the Princes Highway roadworks in the Morwell electorate motorists...

Job death law push

The 60 people who attended a health and safety conference in Churchill last week pledged to vote for a party which would legislate for heftier punishments for employer negligence leading to death at a workplace.

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