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Oliver’s green

AS a World War II prisoner of war, Traralgon's Oliver Green experienced the unimaginable, but he always looked on the bright side.

Energy survey says…

A SURVEY has found support for the Victorian Government to fund diversifying the Latrobe Valley community away from coal-fired energy.

Bus bill backfires

A GROUP of Willow Grove parents are up in arms after being billed almost $250 for sending their children to Trafalgar High School via bus this semester, while their neighbours can do so for free.

Fresh funds for Quantum

YOU do not often hear of a university party being thrown to raise money for a community organisation.

Why you should care about the council election

A former Latrobe City councillor is urging Latrobe Valley residents to take note of the upcoming local government elections.

Claudio Marino puts hand up for council election

Born and bred Latrobe Valley man Claudio Marino has a 'vision of transition' for the region's future.

Councillors’ code of conduct reprieve

Victoria's local government representatives have been given more time to sign a councillor code of conduct after it was revealed more than 100 councillors faced disqualification.

Get out and about

For expecting mother Samantha Clarke delivering The Latrobe Valley Express provides a form of gentle exercise.

FedUni fears proposed changes could hurt teaching numbers

Federation University fears a proposed overhaul of Victoria's teacher education system will lead to a shortage of regional teachers.

Building for the future

Traralgon-based company BFN Developments won the state-wide Regional Commercial Builder of the Year

The high price of energy demand

The national energy forecaster has warned of state-wide power blackouts before Victorian and Commonwealth ministers prepare for a Council of Australian Governments energy meeting tomorrow.

Four hours of hell: The Battle of Long Tan

Fifty years ago today 108 Anzac soldiers defied the odds and were victorious in the Battle of Long Tan during the Vietnam War. Tyers resident Allan Stewart was one of those men.

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