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Steep learning curve but Panthers up to challenge

Latrobe Valley's first young multicultural football team fought with everything they had at the recent AFL Unity Cup in Carlton against more experienced players on their first ever competitive footy game.

Group provides myeloma support

A myeloma support group has started in Latrobe Valley that aims to raise awareness and assist people living with the condition in the area.

Neighbours invited to visit new mosque

Morwell resident Diane Ross spent Sunday morning visiting her new neighbour.

‘Kick start’ for the Valley

Thursday's announcement of a coal to hydrogen pilot project using Latrobe Valley coal could "potentially kick-start a new technology base" for the region, Brown Coal Innovation Australia chief executive Brian Davey says.

Project response mainly postive

Latrobe City deputy mayor Dan Clancey was glowing in his praise of the coal to hydrogen project at Thursday's launch at Loy Yang A power station.

Sustainable success

With a unique approach to helping people find employment, Barefoot Pathways Transitional Training is using sustainability to help participants get a foot in the door for jobs.

Grants driving tourism boost

A Morwell-based transport company will now be able to drive larger numbers of tourists up Mount Baw Baw's steep and icy terrains thanks to a state government Regional Skills Fund grant.

Give us our fair share

A war of words has erupted following a call from Moe community groups for Latrobe City Council to better advocate for projects in Moe and for the state government to fund key initiatives in the town.

Funds to fuel jobs growth

More than 1200 new jobs are expected to be created across Gippsland following a $20 million federal investment to be shared between 19 local organisations and businesses.

‘House that love built’ set to expand

The Gippsland Rotary Centenary House will build 13 extra rooms in its stage three expansion following the announcement of $900,00 in federal funding.

Rail to attract investment

A Morwell precinct expected to attract significant industrial investment will have basic infrastructure installed and will be connected to the Port of Melbourne by rail.

Hydrogen investment critical: Prime Minister

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has described a world-first coal-to-hydrogen project in the Latrobe Valley as playing a critically important role as the fuel of the future.

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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...