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Mining for a new power station

A new brown coal power station using the latest technology should be built in the Latrobe Valley to anchor the south-east corner of the national electricity market, according to Victoria's peak mining body.

Redeployment stoush

Unionists have called suggestions they are blocking Hazelwood workers transitioning into positions at neighbouring power station Loy Yang a "blatant lie".

All ideas on the table

Put a group of about 200 people into one room and ask them to discuss the pressing challenges of the region and a creative way forward.

Start of a long journey

The mass closure of Hazelwood should not be considered as a "one off".

The show’s back in town

This year's Traralgon and District Agricultural Show has something for everyone.

Funds to build active Valley

The State Government has announced a new $20 million Latrobe Valley 'Community Facility Fund', targeting community projects.

Wild ride in Nepal for university professor

A Gippsland biologist will head to Nepal on Thursday to lead a wildlife guide training program aimed at preserving the region's animals.

The season of giving

The Latrobe Valley Christmas Toy Drive visited eight schools last week, picking up toys collected by the students and spreading the Christmas message and fire safety awareness as well.

Good news for families

A group of Morwell kinder children received a surprise visitor on Thursday when a State Government minister dropped by at the end of story time.

Spirits soar

Bodies and spirits soared this month when children facing adversity took to the skies during National Fun Flight day at Latrobe Regional Airport.

There’s no time for excuses

A change in the story of family violence within the Latrobe Valley is materialising in the form of singing, drumming and dancing.

Power to the people

Latrobe City Council wants to empower the community to take charge of its health and wellbeing.

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