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Heritage endorsed

The old Morwell power station and briquette factory are a step closer to becoming permanent fixtures after Heritage Victoria recommended their preservation.

Rehab commissioner for Valley mines by mid year

The appointment of a commissioner to oversee the future rehabilitation of the Latrobe Valley's coal mines is a step closer after legislation to establish the position passed State Parliament.

Barb bids plant sale farewell

After more than a decade organising Lifeline Gippsland's bi-annual plant sale and nursery, Barb Sibly has gracefully retired.

Paws pound the pavement

More than 280 people and their pooches gathered at Agnes Brereton Park in Traralgon on Sunday for the RSPCA Million Paws Walk.

Trust defends Moe tower

The caretakers of the Moe Cemetery say their support of plans to construct a communications tower at the site is in the cemetery's best interest.

Hill End community stands firm in school stoush

Hill End Community Inc will make a submission to the Government Land Standing Advisory Committee to prevent the rezoning of the former Hill End Primary school site after more than 70 Hill End and district residents gathered at a public meeting.

Author to share his skills

Young adult author Scot Gardner thinks he's had a lot of luck in his writing career, particularly when he didn't grow up in a bookish family.

Alleged escapee arrested

A 20 year-old Morwell man has been arrested after allegedly escaping police custody at Latrobe Valley Magistrates' Court on Tuesday afternoon.

Tennis hopeful escapes match fixing conviction

A former Australian Open boys' champion has escaped conviction after pleading guilty to fixing the result of a match at last year's Traralgon Challenger tennis tournament.

Cops on beat is top need: forum

Latrobe residents have told a police forum they don't feel safe on the streets and have called for more visible police presence and CCTV cameras across the city.

Life on canvas

To walk into Traralgon's Art on Track gallery is to be surrounded by a collection of plants, animals and landscapes captured on canvas.

Playground art tells story of belonging

Celebrating National Families Week, Save the Children Latrobe unveiled a number of indigenous art pieces incorporated into the playground at its family fun day event.

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From the archives with Katrina Brandon

50 years ago The Express, August 18, 1976 Ratepayers urged: vote against plan   THE Narracan Shire Ratepayers' Association is urging ratepayers to reject the shire council's proposal...