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Mining land use talks

An upcoming seminar at Federation University Australia, Churchill will present alternate perspectives on how the nearly-50 square kilometres of mining land in the Latrobe Valley should be used once coal is off the agenda.

Celebrating half a century of volunteering at Mitchell House

When Lesley Schulz started her nearly 50-year involvement fundraising for Mitchell House in Morwell, the nursing home was merely an idea on paper.

STEM sisters touring for themselves

Female high school students interested in careers in science, technology, engineering or maths from across the Latrobe Valley were treated to tours of some major local STEM employers as part of the STEM Sisters program on Thursday.

Plants to give closure notice as part of mine extension

Latrobe Valley power station owners have agreed to give five year's notice of their intention to close as part of a deal with the state government to extend their mining licences.

Urban rivers concern councillors

Latrobe City Council wants a Victorian government agency to stop "duck-shoving" its responsibility for cleaning up the region's urban river banks, which are becoming local "eyesores".

Sorry Day flag raised

Latrobe Valley's Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities got together to enjoy activities, a cup of tea and live music to mark Reconciliation Week.

Paper power consult

Australian Paper has invited the community to a series of consultation sessions about a proposed $600 million energy-to-waste plant at the Maryvale paper mill.

Funding promise for carer support

Gippsland Carers Association could be given a lifeline if the Coalition wins November's state election after it announced plans to fund a three-year $600,000 pilot support network project for the organisation.

Ash pond worry raised

Concerns surrounding toxic coal ash ponds have been raised in a supplementary submission by Environmental Justice Australia as part of the EPA's review into the region's brown coal-fired power stations' licences.

You and Your Pet: Linked through love

When Jess Gatt was in the market for a pet she was sold on a particular puppy in a litter of border collies – until another one caught her eye.

Sacrifice no bar to success

When Lauren Miller was forced to decide between furthering her own sporting prospects or donating time to help those in need, she made a call many 16-year-olds wouldn't.

Community rises to Aaron’s challenge

What began as a typical family day out in Melbourne taking the kids to the aquarium soon turned into something out of a nightmare for the Rose famil

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