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Expansion mooted for Morwell poultry farm

The new owner of a Morwell poultry farm hopes to expand its operation and employ more locals.

‘Come home safe’ the focus of recent forum

Creating safer workplaces across the Latrobe Valley to ensure everyone goes home in one piece was the focus of a Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union forum on Wednesday at Power Works, Morwell.

Every little gift counts

Latrobe Valley residents Lorraine Piechota and Dawn Moore are calling for donations to Operation Christmas Child, an initiative that sends gift-filled shoeboxes to impoverished children across the world.

Sport focus for aspiring West Ward candidate

Fighting for state-of-the-art netball courts in Moe has spurred Latrobe Valley mother Tamara Kennedy to run for Latrobe City Council.

Port’s cash cow for Gippsland farmers

Gippsland farmers are set to milk the cash cow of the Port of Melbourne lease, with grants available to build livestock underpasses.

Moving the mountain to the man

For Yinnar's Allan Wyhoon the difference between his experience with prostate cancer compared to his father's is like day and night.

Morwell is central to Boothman’s cause

Carolyne Boothman didn't let a stint in hospital stop her from throwing her hat into the local leadership contest.

Unite to light the night

Parades of blue, white and yellow lights will take place across the Latrobe Valley in the coming weeks as the community supports the annual Light the Night fundraiser.

Is the end near for Hazelwood?

Media speculation the Hazelwood Power Station would likely close as early as April has sent government, community, union and political leaders scurrying for answers.

Hazelwood closure speculation: The community responds

Community calls for unity, state and federal government support in wake of Hazelwood closure speculation.

Full-court press for icon’s revitalisation

Upgrades to the non-heritage section of the old Traralgon Courthouse, to allow for a café to open, are scheduled to begin early next year.

Gippsland trek to transition

A 100-kilometre community walk which aims to build awareness for a 'just transition' in the Latrobe Valley has drawn an "overwhelmingly positive" response, event organisers say.

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