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Keep our roads safe this Easter

Latrobe Valley motorists are urged to drive safely this Easter amid an increase in lives lost on Victorian roads compared with the same time last year.

Latrobe Valley’s crime rate climbs

The acting inspector of Latrobe Valley police says the force is working hard to reduce the impact of crime following the latest statistics.

Getting the lowdown on energy

Latrobe Valley residents were the first to receive a range of tips to control their energy bills when two pilot workshops were held in town last week.

Morwell paramedic making a difference

For the past 40 years Morwell paramedic Gary Patten has assisted Gippsland residents in their time of need.

Century in the making

Dorothy Westwood says the secret to a long life is simple - no smoking, no drinking, hard work and a bit of food.

Off with the locks for charity

A Morwell beauty pageant queen is hoping to break down the stereotypes surrounding models while inspiring girls to feel confident in their skin.

Fuel boycott proposed

A group of Latrobe Valley motorists has called for a boycott of the region's supermarket co-branded fuel outlets in protest of current pump prices.

Taking steps together to close the gap

A morning tea, a yarn and a photo shoot - that is how 55 people acknowledged the national Close the Gap day in Morwell on Thursday.

Valley’s wild ride

Heavy rainfall and strong winds lashed the Latrobe Valley and other parts of the state on Friday following a severe weather warning from the Bureau of Meteorology.

Spill inundates farm

A Rosedale farmer whose property was flooded by treated wastewater is hoping the spill has not adversely affected his cattle or land.

Coal dust concerns

Morwell resident Kay Metcalf has been surprised by the amount of coal dust recently collecting on her window sills and staining her front driveway.

Drain ordeal continues

The responsibility of the Morwell Main Drain is still up in the air following a hearing in the Supreme Court of Appeal on Friday.

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