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Call to clean up power stations

About 30 people attended an Environment Justice Australia public forum in Traralgon last week to discuss an Environment Protection Authority review into Victorian power station licences.

Man remanded following alleged bomb threat

A man has been remanded in custody after allegedly threatening to detonate a bomb inside a Traralgon service station on Tuesday morning.

New roles relieve police

Latrobe Acting Inspector Peter Watson says extra police are on the beat following the roll-out of 25 police custody officers and supervisors across the region in the past 18 months.

Freemasons to open new home

Freemasons Victoria will this weekend open its new headquarters at Traralgon after spending the past four decades in the former GLV10 building on Oswald Street.

You’ve goat to be kidding

A Hernes Oak woman has criticised Latrobe City Council for its "mistreatment of animals" after impounding her one-year-old goat Nibbles on Friday afternoon – and losing him a day later.

Howe seeks Nats spot

Latrobe City councillor Darren Howe will seek Nationals preselection for the seat of Morwell, citing a desire to tackle unemployment and cost of living issues in the region.

Yallourn fire flares

Firefighters are investigating the cause of a fire that broke out at the Yallourn Power Station on Sunday morning and then flared up again on Tuesday afternoon.

New uses explored for coal

The Latrobe Valley's brown coal could be used for a range of technologies, rather than burning it for high emissions' power generation, according to industry experts.

Music that maps his life

Singer-songwriter Michael Waugh's music is rich with a sense of place and story, which is a key in his latest album, in which he looks back at his childhood growing up in Heyfield.

Robyn’s bridge is truly gold

Traralgon Bridge Club's Robyn Couch has gone higher in the game than any other member.

Grand vision for giant mine park

Mountain biking, eco retreats, water sports and beautiful botanic gardens are all part of a grand vision five community members have for the Hazelwood coal mine after it is decommissioned.

Ride honours Col Ison

The Rosedale Heritage Trail Riders are dedicating a special charity ride in memory of former club president and much-loved friend and family member, Col Ison.

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