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Ice report backlash

The sister of an ice-addicted pregnant Morwell woman featured on Channel 9 program A Current Affair has spoken out after the TV show left Morwell residents "disgraced" and "upset" following its airing on Thursday night.

Express coaches welcome

Gippsland commuters were pleased with last week's announcement that the Victorian Government would be trialling express coaches in April during major regional and metropolitan rail upgrades.

Funds delivered for rail line upgrade

Commuters can expect improvements to V/Line's train services following the federal government's announcement last week it has delivered the funds for long-awaited upgrades to the strained Gippsland line.

Community space for energy from waste

Australian Paper launched an information centre in Morwell for its proposed energy from waste project today.

Major golf event hope for Yallourn

A major golfing tournament could be held in the Latrobe Valley following a major redevelopment of the Yallourn golf course.

Blues play bundy

Blues powerhouse The Backsliders are coming back to play at the Bundy Hall in April, swinging by as part of series of live gigs across the country.

Express coaches to replace some trains

The Victorian government is providing express coaches that will run directly from Gippsland to Melbourne to ease commuter disruption during major rail works in April.

Train project brings new jobs to the Valley

Local skilled job seekers are being encouraged to apply for 25 new jobs being created as part of the Victorian government's high capacity metro trains project.

Smoke but no fire as diesel generators turned on for tests

Morwell's diesel generators were not used over summer, although they were switched on for routine testing on Friday.

Runaway trolley blues

Community members have found more than 60 abandoned shopping trolleys throughout Morwell in less than eight days.

Job numbers up: MP

Despite consumer confidence taking a hit following the closure announcements of major retailers Target and Coles at Mid Valley Shopping Centre, Eastern Victoria MP Harriet Shing has called for the community to remain optimistic.

Car parks to go in Morwell revitalisation

A number of business owners in Morwell's central business district have flagged parking space as an issue that may grow into the future.

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