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A new life in Latrobe Valley

Memories of her busy hometown in South India left Radha Lakshumi wondering why Morwell was so quiet when she arrived here two years ago.

Man charged after Churchill incident

A 19 year-old Mount Waverly man has been charged after a traffic incident in Churchill at the weekend.

Coalition promises trauma support service

The State Opposition has announced a plan to offer immediate local support to community members in the aftermath of a traumatic event, under the Victim Support Rapid Response Service.

Generous gesture inspired by Hollie

A Morwell senior had been keeping her cut braids for more than 50 years until a young girl's act of kindness moved her to give them up for charity.

Motorsport Mecca is back on council agenda

Plans to build a multipurpose motor sport complex in the Latrobe Valley are back on the agenda.

Mobile apps the way forward for council

Latrobe City Council has given "in principle" support to integrate smartphone applications, known as apps, as a way for ratepayers to communicate with council.

Train lovers’ delight

If you're a railway enthusiast or appreciate fine attention to detail, the Latrobe Valley Model Railway Exhibition should not disappoint

Minister meets mill workers

Carter Holt Harvey workers and local unions met with State Agriculture and Regional Development Minister Jaala Pulford in Morwell on Thursday to discuss their options if the company's Morwell sawmill closes in August.

Union protests new welfare guidelines

About 10 unemployed and underemployed members of the Gippsland community congregated outside Centrelink in Morwell on Thursday at 1pm rejecting the Federal Government's budget measures to drug test welfare recipients.

Not in our cemetery: Moe residents oppose tower

About 50 community members gathered at the Moe Cemetery on Thursday to discuss their disapproval of Telstra's proposal to construct a 19 metre communications tower within the grounds of the cemetery.

Former Morwell student to inspire local leaders

Featuring successful author, philanthropist and former Morwell student Michael Traill as speaker, the Gippsland Community Leadership Program will hold its Annual Leadership Address at 6.30pm on Thursday night.

Bright future for barra: Fisheries

Fisheries Victoria has assured the public the deaths of hundreds of tilapia in the Hazelwood Pondage last week will not have negative implications for the stocked barramundi in the body of water.

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