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Second illegal brothel closed

A room at a Traralgon motel has been classified as an illegal brothel.

CCTV call from candidate

Independent candidate for Morwell Ray Burgess has called on Latrobe City Council to develop a comprehensive CCTV camera plan in an attempt to improve community safety across the region.

Hazelwood heritage listing rejected

Hazelwood Power Station will not be included on the Victorian Heritage Register, Planning Minister Richard Wynne told The Express on Wednesday.

Students dream in green

A chanting plea for climate justice "now!" came from the mouths of about 80 Gippsland high school students at Federation University Churchill's outdoor amphitheatre yesterday.

Keep ban on fracking

The state government has called on newly-appointed federal Energy Minister Angus Taylor to respect the ban on fracking and coal seam gas.

Opioid deaths jump in Valley

Latrobe Valley's drug issues have claimed the lives of 49 people over a period of four years, more than any other Victorian regional area, according to not-for-profit organisation Penington Institute.

Artists share their talents in show

For many years Yallourn North's award-winning artist Carolyn Henry was stuck inside her studio until she decided to have a "social life".

Morwell demolition go-ahead

Morwell Power Station liquidator Energy Brix Australia Corporation has satisfied Heritage Victoria's demolition permit preconditions and will begin demolition in the next two months.

Big Apple drives Alarna

Newborough makeup artist Alarna Bell is convinced that, with a bit of hard work, you can achieve just about anything and the fact that she is headed to the United States to work at New York Fashion Week in September is testament to that belief.

Bank closure disappoints

A Traralgon resident has expressed her disappointment following the announcement the CUA Bank branch in Traralgon will close its doors on October 5 this year.

Saving a life saved Dr John’s life

Traralgon doctor Saji John credits a prisoner at Port Phillip Prison in Melbourne with saving his life.

Dining guide launched

The peak tourism organisation for the region has launched a Gippsland food and wine guide which will be available at more than 350 businesses across the region and in Melbourne.

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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...