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Woman struck by vehicle at Traralgon dies

A woman has been killed overnight after she was struck by a vehicle on a property on Airfield Road at Traralgon.

Council rejects asbestos cell

An on-site asbestos dump for waste material from the old Morwell Power Station was knocked back by Latrobe City councillors last night who said it failed to meet council guidelines.

Dan climbs the Ladder of success

For most young people getting a job and a place of their own are achievements to be proud of. But for Ladder participant Daniel Freeman the achievements take on special significance after overcoming homelessness.

Council officers recommend yes vote

Latrobe City Council officers have recommended councillors approve a proposed asbestos storage cell at the site of the former Morwell Power Station.

Police investigate social media emu video

A video showing a group of people chasing emus on motorbikes at Newborough has sparked outrage on social media after being viewed by more than 90,000 people in three days.

Call to consult community

Gippsland MP Darren Chester has called on the state government to consult with the community over plans to establish a drug and alcohol rehabilitation facility in the Latrobe Valley.

Band to pipe off armistice centenary

Morwell’s Centenary of Anzac Concert will return to Kernot Hall in November to mark 100 years since the armistice of the First World War.

Beefing up production plans

A new brand of Gippsland beef could put the Latrobe Valley "on the map" and turn the region into a "foodie area", Greenham's Gippsland abattoir managing director Grant Ryan says.

Cheap houses lure crime syndicates

Crime syndicates are using the Latrobe Valley as a base to establish marijuana grow houses as more than a dozen properties have been raided across the region in the past 12 months, Latrobe's acting Inspector says.

Community calls time on crop houses

Community advocates say marijuana crop houses in the Latrobe Valley need to be "cleaned up" to ensure a "bright future" for the region.

Show us the money

Moe traders and politicians alike point to Latrobe City Council to allocate funding to complete the revitalisation of the central business district which came to a halt only half completed.

Light-hearted approach to a serious issue

Toilet humour will be centre stage for a comedy act dropping into Morwell tomorrow.

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