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Decade of dreaming of cabaret

Beechworth-based singer Marisa Quigley had only a vision, title and a vague storyline for a Tom Waits cabaret show for more than 10 years before she met guitarist Rudi Katterl who thought it would work with his one-act Patti Smith show.

Drug rehab site fight

Latrobe Valley health and community organisations are lobbying the state government to build a residential drug rehabilitation facility in the region, however, Member for Gippsland Darren Chester says a site near Bairnsdale should be prioritised.

Speak up for Moe garden proposal

Moe community groups are encouraging Moe residents to attend a public consultation session about future uses of Kingsford Reserve in the town.

Hope springs with new funding

The Cool Group of Companies managing directors Gareth Williams and Alfi Prestipino will be able to expand their businesses in a jointly-funded $4 million project following the announcement of federal funding for local organisations and businesses last week.

‘Kick start’ for the Valley: BCIA

Brown Coal Innovation Australia has given the coal to hydrogen project the thumbs up, while an RMIT academic would have preferred to see renewables used.

Hydrogen project response mostly positive

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.

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.

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.

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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...