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Get the fracking out of Victoria

Gippsland farmers are rejoicing after a permanent ban on fracking was announced by the State Government on Tuesday.

Churchill development ‘worth the investment’

A vacant expanse of land in Churchill's town centre is the subject of a proposed development plan and Latrobe City Council wants residents to have their say.

Full speed ahead

NSW Institute of Sport rider Scott Law has catapulted himself into the lead after the first stage of the Tour of Gippsland.

Fuelled up for a petrol price fight

The State Opposition is proposing a parliamentary inquiry into regional Victorian fuel prices in a bid to examine why some regional communities are paying more at the pump than other country areas and metro Melbourne.

Diagnosing teddy troubles

Prep students from Morwell Park Primary School yesterday brought their teddy bears to school and spent the morning at 'hospital' with Monash medical students.

The great reach of the Spectrum

Since February a Gippsland crew has showcased the region's musicians and music news stories from a Traralgon studio. Live at Spectrum will broadcast its final show for season one this Sunday.

Taxi levy labelled unfair

A new $2 levy on every taxi and ride-sharing trip from 2018 has been denounced by local cab operators.

Committal hearing set for Traralgon murder-accused

A Shepparton man has admitted "assisting'' in the alleged murder of a Mooroopna man whose body was discovered in a disused mine at Whroo near Rushworth earlier this year.

Attempted armed robbery in Traralgon

Latrobe Criminal Investigation Unit detectives are investigating an attempted armed robbery committed on a driver in Traralgon on Saturday.

Centenary wonders

Age is just a number for a group Narracan Gardens Nursing Home residents, who in the past five years have all celebrated their 100th birthdays.

Latrobe Valley gets housing support for women and children escaping domestic violence

National not-for-profit housing provider Community Housing Limited will provide 18 new properties in the Latrobe Valley for women and their children escaping domestic violence.

Experienced Monk bides his time

DROUIN cyclist Cyrus Monk believes the experience he has gained during the past two years will allow him to make his mark when the Tour of Gippsland kicks off in Traralgon on Wednesda

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