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McMillan must go

More than 30 people have made written suggestions to the Australian Electoral Commission asking for the federal electorate of McMillan to be renamed due to the involvement of Scottish explorer Angus McMillan in massacres of Gippsland's Aboriginal people.

Valley is inclusive

A celebration of the Latrobe Valley's diversity showcased on Tuesday just how welcoming the region really is, according to Morwell Neighbourhood House manager Tracie Lund.

Idol welcomes back band

Mirboo North Secondary College guitarists Teg Murden and Sean Brown made their debut at last year's Mirboo North Idol, yet Sean said they didn't go too well.

Draftees eye AFL success

Gippsland Power duo Callum Porter and Changkuoth 'CJ' Jiath are set for football's biggest stage after both found new homes in the wake of last week's AFL draft.

Loco win for Walhalla

A decommissioned Caterpillar engine previously used in the Hazelwood mine and originally destined for the scrap heap has been given a new lease of life carrying tourists along the Walhalla Goldfields Railway.

Burke retains local dog role

Don Burke will not be removed as patron of the Victorian Pet Dog and Novice Breeders Association despite accusations he sexually harassed and bullied women throughout his two-decade television career.

Cheap rents can’t avert housing crisis

The Latrobe Valley has some of the cheapest rental markets in the state, although low income earners are still feeling the squeeze,according to local homeless services.

Committal delayed

The committal hearing of a Latrobe Valley pharmacist accused of trafficking prescription and illegal drugs has been adjourned after Magistrate Tim Walsh requested time to deliberate over the case.

Chance to bid for major tenders

Moe business Delfab Engineering is participating in a program to improve its ability to bid for and win government tender contracts.

Uni hits back at poor stats

Federation University has responded to new data revealing the university has recorded the lowest rates of course completion in Australia by stating completions were under-reported due to a change in internal reporting systems.

Show kicks off Friday

The Traralgon Show will open its gates tomorrow after a huge influx of community members and businesses rallied behind the long-standing event to keep it running for another year.

Better emergency options

It has taken almost two years to build, but from 7am Monday, Latrobe Regional Hospital will open the doors to its new emergency department.

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