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A sign of the times

The only marked grave in a remote bush cemetery near Walhalla has been recognised for its historical significance, 140 years on.

Council bears cost, but shirks responsibility

Latrobe Valley RSLs will receive funding to cover Anzac Day and Remembrance Day traffic management costs until the end of next year, but could be on their own after that unless another source of funding is found.

Valley’s solar future

Latrobe Valley home owners will have the opportunity to shave hundreds of dollars off their power bills as part of a $5 million energy efficiency program announced by the State Government on Tuesday.

Holiday on track

The Moe Cup public holiday is set to return after Latrobe City Council voted at its Monday meeting to support an application to mark the day with a half day off.

Gippsland’s fair lady

The Hill End community will rally behind 18 year-old Christine Turra next month as she plans to jetset to the United States in June for a 10-week intensive acting course.

A Leith out of Roy’s book

When Damien Leith first unleashed his phantasmagorical falsetto on Roy Orbison's "Crying", it had a cathartic effect on members of the audience in line with the subject matter.

Parkrun milestone

Runners of all ages converged on Agnes Brereton reserve for Traralgon parkrun's 100th-run celebration.

Renewable target in crosshairs

State Opposition plans to scrap the Victorian Renewable Energy Target have drawn a strong rebuke from environmental groups and the government.

Road safety starts with you

As one of the driving forces behind making seatbelts compulsory in Victoria, Donald Gibb knows a thing or two about road safety.

Festa hits high note

Mirboo North was transformed into little-Italy last weekend as a sea of green, white and red graced the leafy town for the Italian Festa.

Spirit to echo in Traralgon

Before you read any further, jump onto Youtube and search for Melbourne band My Echo's third single 'Meet you there'.

Low-emissions coal on agenda

It's hard to imagine a meeting to discuss future uses of brown coal would kick off with an explanation of the risks of climate change, but that's exactly what happened at a community forum in Traralgon on Tuesday evening.

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