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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.

Weaving Christmas magic

A group of multicultural women have created a mountain of handmade goods, from woollen blankets to baby booties and more, to donate to children and families in need this festive season.

ASIC privatisation won’t go ahead

The Federal Government has decided not to privatise the Australian Securities and Investments Commission registry, including offices in Traralgon.

Take care on the road

A TWO-car crash on the eve of a state-wide road safety operation has local police urging motorists to take care this Christmas.

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.

Can’t afford not to

Economic stress in the midst of fire season could be a recipe for disaster.

Vicky follows her heart

As a mother hangs up her dance shoes, her daughter is fitting herself with a new pair.

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