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Eight come forward after historic abuse case launch

Allegations of sexual and physical abuse have been reported by eight male ex-students of the former St Paul's Catholic College, Traralgon following a community...

Coalition push for Australian-made paper

Australian-made paper will be used "wherever practical" in all state government departments from July next year if the Coalition wins November's election.

Brown coal funding in limbo

Brown Coal Innovation Australia will have to determine whether it can continue to exist if the state government does not resume funding for its research and development projects for Latrobe Valley coal.

Baw Baw lets the dogs out

Baw Baw Shire Council's decision to introduce seven permanent dog off-leash areas across the municipality has been welcomed by advocates who hope similar parks will be introduced in Latrobe City.

Big cuppa enjoys long history

With 35 years' experience under its belt and having raised more than $1 million throughout its lifetime, the Cancer Council Traralgon Fundraising Group hosted its annual Biggest Morning Tea on Thursday.

Students hit high note at eisteddfod

A trip to Canberra to compete at the Australian National Eisteddfod left 55 Lavalla Catholic College students a "bit starry-eyed".

Toongabbie students dramatic for Education Week

For students at Toongabbie Primary School, 2018 Education Week represented an opportunity to be dramatic.

Investors strike gold

Rental properties in the Latrobe Valley remain affordable, despite being in high demand, as investors flock to the region to grab a bargain, new data released by Real Estate Institute of Victoria shows.

Compensation for latest train delays

Free travel has been offered to travellers on the Gippsland line after they were delayed and forced to board buses on Thursday due to a signalling fault which led to the suspension of train services.

Financial side of violence highlighted

Many Gippsland women who experienced family violence were not aware that they were also experiencing some financial abuse in the relationship – an issue that can go unseen when the victim is economically dependent on the perpetrator.

Free self-defence classes available for Morwell women

The first round of self-defence classes for women in Latrobe Valley will kick off in Morwell starting June 1 with women who either live, study, or work in the township receiving the free five-week training.

Veteran firefighter honoured

Seventy-one-year-old Hazelwood North Fire Brigade volunteer Ray Beaton believes there is always a role for everyone in the CFA.

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Severe thunderstorms awakening heavy rain

STAFF WRITERS   SLOW-MOVING thunderstorms erupted through the Latrobe Valley from the earlier hours of Friday, February 27. Some locals took to social media to report that...