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Greater transparent outlook

The number of decisions made behind closed doors at Latrobe City Council meetings has almost halved, following an intensive effort to improve transparency.

Future leader

Leadership, mateship, respect and doing one's best are characteristics that were embodied by Australian servicemen in the Battle of Long Tan during the Vietnam War.

Pool plan mastered

Mirboo North residents will be treated to a new multi-million dollar redevelopment of the existing outdoor pool, under a master plan released by South Gippsland Shire Council.

Stinky situation

There was a seedy scent in the Trafalgar air on Tuesday when a 40-tonne silo filled with mineral pellets for dairy cattle feed heated up and let off a vile vapour.

An alternative option

Morwell's oldest primary school and its heritage buildings have been spared demolition, with the former Commercial Road Primary site to become the new home of an alternative education facility.

All clear for New Year’s

A relatively sensible approach to the silly season has been adopted by Latrobe Valley residents this Christmas and New Year's, according to local authorities.

Rollover escape

A man is in a stable condition at Royal Melbourne Hospital after being pinned by his vintage four wheel drive on an off-road track near Walhalla on Tuesday.

Duo in for the long haul

Firefighting is a family affair for Boolarra Fire Brigade's Todd and Michelle Birkbeck.

Close call

A Morwell business owner had a devastating start to 2017 when his twin shops on Rintoull Street were destroyed by fire.

Gippsland road toll heading north

More than 18,000 drivers were drug or alcohol tested across four municipalities in Gippsland during December as part of Operation Roadside.

Hazardous spill in Trafalgar

The public is being advised to avoid Waterloo Road in Trafalgar this morning due to a hazardous material leak.

Grand final rematch season opener

Last season's vanquished North Gippsland Football Netball League grand finalists will not have to wait long for a shot at revenge, with rematches scheduled for the opening day of season 2017.

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Morwell recruit takes AFL spot vacated by Harmes

FOOTBALL By LIAM DURKIN   CRUEL irony has a new definition. Morwell Football-Netball Club has lost prized recruit Will Lewis in one of the more dramatic turn of...