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Labor’s push for a ‘just transition’

Moving the Latrobe Valley beyond brown coal and into renewable energies is the focus of the Australian Labor Party's proposed transition plan.

Job growth expected from tax cut

The Committee for Gippsland has praised a Federal Government decision to reduce the small business tax rate from 1 July.

Road funds ‘will save lives’

Federal Infrastructure and Transport Minister Darren Chester is determined Gippsland will get a fair share of a $345 million package allocated to Victorian rural and regional roads.

Man charged following Traralgon death

Homicide Squad detectives have charged a 65-year-old man following the discovery of a woman’s body in Traralgon on 14 April.

Valley rallies for family

Two families who have experienced the devastating effects of Friedreich Ataxia have been blown away by the Latrobe Valley community's support.

Help shape your child’s future

Parents across the Latrobe Valley are encouraged to have their say on council's draft municipal early years plan.

Positive step for Latrobe Valley mothers

A global women's movement that began with a vision of eradicating negative attitudes toward childbirth will now have a Latrobe Valley chapter.

Charlie’s cracking innings

Taking over the role of Budgeree Hall's committee secretary in 1946, the then 21 year-old Charlie Roy didn't know what to expect.

Crazy course to conquer cancer

Three teams from the Latrobe Valley will this month conquer the 3500 kilometre journey from Mackay to Hobart as part of the annual Sh!tbox Rally, a national fundraiser for the Cancer Council.

Demolition day arrives for unfinished servo

The prominent would-be Traralgon South service station that sat unfinished for years has been demolished by Latrobe City Council.

ASIC job security paramount

Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester says he is confident if the registry arm of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission is privatised, there will be ongoing employment in Traralgon, with potential for more jobs in future.

Valley set to suffer under education cuts

Latrobe Valley education providers say students from low socio-economic backgrounds will suffer through federal budget funding cuts.

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