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Uncertainty around fire restructure

Local CFA volunteers have welcomed the appointment of a select committee to review the State Government's proposal to restructure Victorian fire services.

Marking a decade standing against domestic violence

The FMC Mediation and Counselling Traralgon Family Relationships Centre celebrated a decade of community outreach this week.

Guides shrug off flood

After the hot water system caused a flood and extensive damage to their beloved hall early last month, the Traralgon Girl Guides are determined to rebuild.

Waste to a wealth of energy

A bold new project that would convert household waste into energy in the Latrobe Valley can now enter its first major phase following joint investment by the state and federal governments.

Alleged positive drug test

A man has allegedly returned positive to a roadside drug test after police pulled him over at Traralgon on Monday.

No dumping: tranquil reserve tarnished

Outraged residents are disgusted after rubbish including milk cartons, empty dog food tins and fast food packaging was recently dumped near Toms Bridge on Tanjil East Road at Maryvale.

Opportunity to hand in unwanted guns

Heirloom firearms can be discarded under a no-questions-asked arrangement following Australia's first gun amnesty since the 1996 Port Arthur massacre.

Migrant’s farm hell

Before she came to Australia, Debbie* dreamt of walking along the beach holding hands with her future husband and having a cuppa at a quiet coffee shop.

Euro wood supply greater than ours

Claims there is not enough wood to supply the Heyfield sawmill are undermined by research showing that percentage-wise, Victoria has more than eight times the amount of forest in conservation reserves compared with Europe.

Musical tribute to the Anzacs

The unique sound of the Victoria Police Pipe Band bagpipes, combined with the symphony of the Royal Australian Navy Band made for some colourful entertainment on Wednesday night.

Leighton takes the reins as Baw Baw Shire chief executive

Baw Baw Shire Council appointed Alison Leighton as the organisation's chief executive on Wednesday night.

Plenty to reflect on from Manfred’s work

Morwell artist Manfred Krautschneider traded his academic life as a mathematician for art, however to him, it's all research.

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