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Students put child protection policy in their own words

Shadow attorney-general John Pesutto says a child protection policy launched by students at Lavalla Catholic College in Traralgon last week is the first of its kind in the state.

Bridge works to go ahead

The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal has cleared the way for the replacement of a bridge on Tyers Road, Traralgon.

Sight for third world eyes

Gippslanders are being urged to drop their old spectacles off at a Traralgon optometrist to help people in developing countries access clear vision.

Remembering a likeable larrikin

Jack Desmond StrongMay 10, 1999 – September 3 2018Jack Desmond Strong has been remembered as a determined, respectful and "likeable country larrikin" who could sometimes...

Normal fire season ahead

The Latrobe Valley should expect a normal fire season, but local conditions could worsen if the region does not get good spring rain, according to local fire experts.

The art of giving back

Before Bill Keech moved to Mirboo North, and just before the turn of the century, he worked at a clothing factory and he was bored.

MP doubles down on funds

Member for Morwell Russell Northe has renewed his push for the Victorian government to double its funding for Lifeline Gippsland.

MICA paramedic push

Paramedic crews transporting critically-ill patients long distances from rural Victoria to major hospitals means fewer crews are left to respond to more cases, according to Ambulance Employees Australia Victoria general secretary Danny Hill.

Victim, 83, discharged after Morwell home invasion

A woman who was punched "a number of times" as she laid in bed has been discharged from hospital following an aggravated burglary at Morwell this morning.

Blue buns raise awareness

Grab yourself a blue bun when you're in Traralgon this month and help raise awareness and support for prostate cancer.

Eco-friendly living on display

People interested in eco-friendly homes are being invited to jump on a bus for a cook's tour of the Latrobe Valley's most sustainably-built houses.

Torched cars are a bushfire threat

The torching of cars dumped in pine plantations could lead to widespread bushfires in the Latrobe Valley, authorities warned as police this week issued an appeal for people to lock their cars and keep an eye out for unusual behaviour.

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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...