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PFAS concerns rejected

A Federation University professor says there is no evidence to suggest exposure to PFAS located at Hazelwood Power Station and cooling pond would lead to long-term health problems.

Residents left shivering

Latrobe Valley public housing tenants have been left shivering in their units while they continue to wait for the Department of Housing to test or replace dangerous gas heaters.

McMillan ditched

The Australian Electoral Commission has given the official tick of approval for the federal seat of McMillan to be changed to Monash following community calls for the name change.

Nationals flag tunnel or new line to ease rail woes

A tunnel between Pakenham and Melbourne or a dedicated rail corridor on a site separate from the Pakenham line are being considered by the Nationals before committing to a pre-election promise.

Hammers time for top youngsters

Budding soccer stars from across the Latrobe Valley will have the opportunity of a lifetime next month when the West Ham United Oceania Academy Player ID camp comes to Morwell.

Foster care concerns

A Latrobe Valley couple has voiced concerns about the foster care system following two incidents in which their son was left behind by his foster carer.

Alpaca art has never felt so good

There is nothing at all conventional about Cheryl Cook's artistic practice, which is perhaps why the felter has titled her first exhibition An Unconventional Journey.

Mark has classes down to a fine art

Suffering with bipolar, Mark Gibson-Williamson was looking for a way to be more involved in the community.

Sharing caring experiences

Long-term foster carer from Pakenham, Karen McIntosh said many people did not realise the different types of care people could offer.

Lisa finds her place in SES

Victoria State Emergency Service Moe unit deputy controller for training Lisa May was climbing up a ladder in an internal training course, strapped in a harness and connected to anchor points, carrying with her a "ridiculous" fear of heights.

Callinan channels sounds of swing

Melbourne comedian Damian Callinan was in Paris a few years ago when a mob of swing dancers "came out of the woodwork" around him and he was halfway between "seething jealousy and admiration".

Yallourn North garden engages the senses

A vegetable garden for Yallourn North preschoolers equipped with colourful play equipment to engage all the senses has been the brainchild of 16 students at Kurnai College.

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