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Genetic link to cancer warning

Thirty-two-year-old Traralgon mother-of-two Michelle May and her younger sister Julie Gaspero started a conversation after drawing connections between a high frequency of cancer in their close relatives.

Water bills to rise

Water bills will begin to rise from July next year, Gippsland Water has revealed in its 2018-2023 plan which includes major infrastructure upgrades for the region.

Moe transport frustrations vented

A community push to form a working party to address Moe's "inefficient" public bus network and a perceived lack of car parking around the town has received unanimous support at a community action meeting at Moe on Thursday night.

Out on the field: what the Pride Cup means to Evison

Amelia Evison hasn't always been so comfortable in her own skin. The 24-year-old Mirboo North native recalls a time she struggled with the prospect of opening up about her sexuality.

Police appeal

Police are appealing for witnesses after the window of a car parked was shattered at Mid Valley Shopping Centre in Morwell earlier this month.

No cold comfort for barra

Up to a tonne of Hazelwood Pondage barramundi have been removed and euthanased amid concern for the local stocked population's health and survival.

Volunteers have say on fire bill

The Fire Services Bill select committee held a public hearing on Wednesday in Traralgon to consider and report on the proposed restructuring of Victoria's fire services.

A ‘doggone’ success

A physical program based around Pilates and featuring a dog named Kali for people with high and complex support needs has been extended for another term.

Extra funding ahead of November opening

Latrobe Regional Hospital hopes to open the doors to its new buildings in November which aim to address growing demand in the emergency department and decrease the number of heart patients needed to be transferred to Melbourne.

Help keep us safe: LRH

Being yelled at, spat on, kicked, punched and their family threatened. This is the sort of behaviour Latrobe Regional Hospital staff have reported experiencing while on the job.

Moe library remains closed

The Moe library remains closed after a burst water pipe forced it to shut its doors on Monday.

Winter market for Valley makers returns

Two years ago Latrobe Valley caterer Stacey Savage decided it was time to be her own boss after 15 years of making food in a Traralgon cafe.

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