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Growing sense of disconnect

FRUSTRATED Moe and Newborough internet users are asking themselves why they switched to the National Broadband Network amid a raft of complaints about the new service's speed and quality.

Government quiet on coal

THE State Government's position on coal development has been shelved until next year, raising concern for the future of the abundant Latrobe Valley resource.

Latrobe tops latest crime statistics

LATROBE has the highest crime rate in the state outside of Melbourne, according to the latest figures for 2016.

Strike action halted

A PLANNED strike at Loy Yang Power Station after Christmas has been quashed as operator AGL and unionists dispute the impact of industrial action to Victoria's power supply.

The core of the matter

THE community battle to preserve and protect an environmentally significant section of the Strzelecki Ranges from harvesting has been a long one.

Cynical Santa letter in circulation

A LETTER denouncing the magic of Christmas has been circulated in Moe letterboxes this month to the ire of parents and residents.

Liquidators move in

Five out of six companies of the information technology group Uglii have been "wound up" with the Federal Court of Australia appointing liquidators.

Top of the class

Girls have topped Latrobe Valley classrooms, with six announced dux of their respective schools.

What’s the deal, Dan?

State Small Business Minister Philip Dalidakis has confirmed the Latrobe Valley is the preferred location for a 'City Deal' after the government also spruiked other regional cities for the funding deal.

Company move guts staff

Staff at Johnson Health Tech in Morwell face an uncertain future after being told the business will be relocated to Dandenong as early as next year.

Energy price hike inevitable

Victorian power bills will rise by about $99 per year as a result of the closure of Hazelwood by the 2018/19 financial year, a report released yesterday by the Australian Energy Market Commission revealed.

No choice but to close: owners

It was a decision they never wanted to make. However, rising maintenance costs were digging deeper into the pockets of Traralgon business owners Richard and Naomi Dekaste, and customer numbers were not enough to keep them afloat.

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