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Worker memorial’s safety focus

Safety prevention was the focal point at this year's International Workers Memorial Day held at the Morwell Centenary Rose Garden on Friday morning.

Stud secures Aussie war horse future

A Tyers horseman is preserving a piece of Australian living history by ensuring the breed of horse used to carry the nation's Diggers through World War I has a thriving future.

Remembering the hidden hardships of war

Glengarry's Dorothy Harris knew what trauma does to the family of those who served in the war.

Warning water rate rise to drain hip pockets

A Melbourne-based legal centre has flagged concerns about plans by Gippsland Water to raise its rates by two per cent following a submission to the Essential Services Commission.

Clothing at hand for those in need

A Traralgon church opened its doors on Friday, April 20 for people who are doing it tough and are in need of free clothes.

Training slices through wait

Training and Skills Minister Gayle Tierney announced at a Moe abattoir 100 positions for a new program which will fast-track people into entry-level meat industry jobs on Thursday.

Neighbourhood houses make a difference to many

Karen Henderson, a hairdresser of 35 years, decided she wanted to make a change in her profession and herself.

Industry needs to drive training focus

Federation Training will be able to offer new and expanded courses that local industries have highlighted as needed in the region, following a $1.96 million state government funding boost.

Paper dumping found

Australian Paper is being disadvantaged by new revelations that dumped A4 copy paper imports sell for up to a third cheaper than the local brand, initial findings of a federal investigation show.

Poor air quality hits Valley

A combination of cold weather, planned agricultural burns and increased use of wood heaters has been blamed for the poor air quality in the region over the last week.

New building for Yallourn North School

Education Minister James Merlino was in town on Thursday to officially open Yallourn North Primary School's new state-of-the-art modular building.

Man stable after his car rolled at Morwell

A Glengarry man has been taken to hospital after his car rolled on Latrobe Road, Morwell.

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Making public transport safe

  VICTORIA Police conducted a highly visible operation across Latrobe Valley's public transport network on Tuesday, April 28. Officers from Moe, Morwell and Traralgon uniform teamed...