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Beware of matchstick men this summer

Crime Stoppers launched a campaign in Morwell this week urging residents to be on the lookout for unscrupulous tradies going door-to-door offering home maintenance and repairs at low rates.

Latrobe mayor on the warpath

LATROBE City mayor Kellie O'Callaghan has questioned the State Government's commitment to supporting jobs in the region in a social media broadside yesterday afternoon.

Bomb squad detonates device in Newborough

The police bomb squad has detonated an explosive device in Newborough’s Law Street this afternoon.

Insulin service ceases

Diabetic children needing insulin pump therapy may need to travel outside the Latrobe Valley to receive the specialist treatment.

Milling in support of ASH

More than 1200 people turned out at the Heyfield Memorial Hall on Wednesday night for a community meeting to discuss the plight of Australian Sustainable Hardwoods.

Cause close to her heart

She may be just one person, but Morwell's Chelsea Townley is dedicated to changing the lives of many.

Always prepared to lend a Shanahand

When Cindy Shanahan would drive through the Latrobe Valley on her way to Melbourne, she never imagined one day being recognised for her service to the region.

Tree change for Tarwin Street

Morwell’s Jennifer Barfoot believes Tarwin Street won’t be the same after the removal of its iconic trees last week

Prime Minister backs coal future

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull's call for Australia to develop new "modern high-efficiency low-emissions" has been met with praise by Latrobe Valley community figures.

Closure attracts national media

Twenty-four hour news service Sky News is broadcasting live from the Latrobe Valley this week, discussing the impacts of the Hazelwood power station and mine's impending closure.

Rug swept out on new workers

Craig Skinner is one of the newer members of the Hazelwood workforce who won’t receive a large redundancy payout.

Heyfield mill closure put ‘on hold’

Closure talks at Australian Sustainable Hardwoods are “on hold” through February as timber supply negotiations with the State Government and VicForests continue.

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