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Art, coffee and revitalisation

Latrobe City artist in residence Rodney Scherer, featured in the combined council initiative 'Come play all of May', is doing just that - playing.

Battle for Hill End’s beloved school site

Hill End Community Inc is calling for public support to prevent the rezoning and sale of the of the former Hill End Primary School site, used regularly by the public for various classes, markets and activities.H

Welfare crackdown worry

A local charity says the government's plan to drug-test welfare recipients has become a "politicised" issue that is unlikely to drive employment among those receiving the dole.

Road rage in Traralgon

Traralgon police are seeking public assistance to identify a man and woman allegedly involved in a road rage incident in Hotham Street, Traralgon on Thursday, 11 May about 11.50am.

Heritage decision by end of May

The fate of the old Morwell power station and briquette factory should be known by about 27 May, the chief proponent of the push to have the site heritage listed said.

160 jobs could go at Morwell sawmill

Workers at Carter Holt Harvey's Morwell sawmill were today told they will likely be out of a job by the end of August, which would result in the loss of 160 jobs.

Carter Holt Harvey in closure talks

Morwell-based sawmill owner Carter Holt Harvey has today announced it is consulting with staff over plans to possibly close its Latrobe Valley operation.

Isolation and heartbreak: Inside borderline personality disorder

A west Gippsland mother shares her story of caring for someone with borderline personality disorder. CN: some readers may find this article distressing.

Release coal plan: Northe

The State Government needs to immediately release its brown coal policy to avoid putting potential future investments at risk, State Member for Morwell Russell Northe says.

Tilapia dead at pondage

Hundreds of tilapia have died in Hazelwood Pondage following a drop in temperature due to the power station's closure at the end of March.

Children charged

Five children under the age of 17 have been charged after they allegedly stole three cars in Moe last week.

Last drinks at Morwell pub

For Latrobe Valley Hotel operations manager Melissa Cain, the hardest part of finding out the pub would close was breaking the news to the staff.

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