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Study targets cancer rates

Researchers will base further study on the long-term health effects of the 2014 Hazelwood mine fire on the understanding men and women of the Latrobe Valley have higher rates of certain cancers than expected for people in rural and regional areas across the state.

Council wants booze harm feedback

A three-year action plan to reduce alcohol-related harm will be released by Latrobe City Council for community feedback for eight weeks.

Amnesty hits target

More than 80 firearms have been handed into police and licensed firearms dealers across Gippsland since a national gun amnesty was launched earlier this year.

Hazelwood heritage protection bid

Heritage Victoria will assess the cultural heritage value of Hazelwood Power Station after Moe resident Cheryl Wragg applied for the site to be listed on the Victorian Heritage Register.

Traralgon men charged

Two men have been arrested following two unrelated incidents at Traralgon on Tuesday.

Decades in the making

Latrobe City Council on Monday announced that work on the first stage of the 10-kilometre long bike path had begun with construction commencing from the Morwell Railway Station to McDonald Street, Morwell.

Classic cars go on show for worthy cause

Some of Australia's most unique and fascinating muscle cars will be on show this weekend at Traralgon in a collection that's rarely been seen by the public.

McCarthy’s 100km record

The records of the old State Electricity Commission effectively stretched about 100 kilometres, and Gavan McCarthy well remembers how he won the job to save them.

Contractor’s job fear

A former maintenance and planning contractor at Loy Yang A for more than a decade believes he is out of a job because government incentives made it more attractive to replace him with a former Hazelwood worker.

Masons choose Elkington

Latrobe Valley identity Richard Elkington has been named the deputy grand master of Freemasons Victoria.

Hazelwood heritage bid

Heritage Victoria will assess the cultural heritage value of Hazelwood Power Station after Moe resident Cheryl Wragg applied for part of the site to be listed on the Victorian Heritage Register.

Councillors give CCTV thumbs up

Latrobe City councillors last week resolved to seek state government funding to install additional CCTV cameras across Morwell’s central business district.

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