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Dental funding furore

More than 1600 Gippsland residents will have less access to important dental services following federal government cuts to Victorian dental funding, the state government says.

Exhibition knot to miss

Matilda Lappin has always been a "bit of a dabbler". However, "dabbling" may be an understatement for the Morwell resident, whose work with macrame has gained the attention of artist selectors from a Melbourne independent artists' exhibition, RAW.

Hill End site handed back

After almost 10 years of hard work and campaigning, a community group now has formal occupation rights over the former Hill End Primary School site.

Adults still affected by mine fire

Adult residents of Morwell during the Hazelwood mine fire were still dealing with distressing thoughts of the smoke event three years later, the ongoing Hazelwood Health Study has found.

No easy fix to doctor shortage

The Australian Medical Association has announced new proposals to address the lack of doctors in regional and rural areas in its recently released position statement.

Call for mine fire footage for LV film

Morwell residents are being asked to contribute their own photos or footage from the 2014 Hazelwood mine fire for a documentary about the Latrobe Valley's history and power industry.

Spot the missing alpaca found alive

Spot, the missing alpaca has been found safe and well, almost two kilometres from where four other alpacas were attacked and killed by dogs at a Traralgon West property on Thursday morning.

Weapons seized in Morwell raid

Two people have been arrested following raid on a Morwell home after police allegedly seized weapons and drugs.

Gaston claims Traralgon Junior International

The 25th edition of the Traralgon Junior International wrapped up today with France's Hugo Gaston claiming the boys' title in emphatic fashion and number one seed En Shuo Liang emerging victorious in the girls' final.

Harold the alpaca dead after “horrific” dog attack

Harold the loveable 14-month-old alpaca, known for public appearances encouraging discussions about mental health across the Latrobe Valley has died following a "horrific" wild dog attack last night.

Holden onto passion

It was a lonely old Holden FC that Neil Joiner spotted in a Morwell car yard about 15 years ago that would go on to spark a collection which spans almost 60 cars today.

Aged upgrade begins

Ninety-three-year-old Latrobe Valley Village resident Ave Dunkley turned the first sod on a $5 million extension at an aged care facility in Moe on Monday.

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