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GippsAero test flight crash

Two people including a Traralgon-based pilot on board a GippsAero 10-seater Airvan parachuted to safety after the GA10 crashed in southern California on Monday morning American time.

Illegal sex workers prompt warning from authorities

A rise in illegal sex workers visiting the Latrobe Valley has prompted police to issue a warning to motel owners to be vigilant and report suspicious activity.

Pride Cup launches into bigger, better second year

The second annual Gippsland Pride Cup was launched this week and North Gippsland Football Netball League president David Kyle said the 2018 event would be "bigger and better" than last year.

Monzas set to steam up at Spirit Bar

Local soul outfit The Steaming Monzas returned to Gippsland stages about three years ago after a 12-year hiatus and bassist John Werner said it was like "putting on an old worn pair of jeans".

Hope Centre welcomed

The Latrobe Health Assembly has congratulated proponents of the Hope Restart Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Centre in Lucknow but says the Latrobe Valley still needs a similar centre.

Council told to trust EPA judgement

Asbestos Council of Victoria/GARDS chief executive Vicki Hamilton said councillors should be able to trust the Environment Protection Authority's judgment regarding the proposed asbestos cell to be established at the old Morwell Power Station.

Heritage proponent to seek legal advice

Heritage proponent Cheryl Wragg said she will seek legal advice following Heritage Victoria’s decision to approve the demolition of the old Morwell Power Station.

ENGIE says mine pit lake the way to go

Hazelwood mine owner ENGIE has stuck by plans to turn Hazelwood mine into a full pit lake following Latrobe City Council's newly-adopted preference of a dry scenario.

Judge praises standard of art show entries

Organisers of the Tanjil Valley Art Show are predicting a wonderful weekend of art and local talent this weekend with the launch of the show on Friday night.

Water drives artist

A self-described water spirit, local artist Wendy Twyerould said she often felt paintings were incomplete without the presence of water in the image.

Morwell Power Station demolition approved

The demolition of the Morwell Power Station can proceed after Heritage Victoria granted a request by site owner HRL to knock it down.

Asbestos dump decision delayed

Energy Brix Australia's plans to establish an asbestos cell at the old Morwell Power Station remain in limbo after Latrobe City councillors were unable to reach a decision on the emotive matter at a council meeting last night.

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