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Latrobe City’s draft budget breakdown

Latrobe City ratepayers can expect a conservative budget for the forthcoming financial year under a new capped rate increase and declining federal grants.

Park in the hands of future generations

The Traralgon community will have a greater say on the future of Hubert Osborne Park following steps by Latrobe City Council to secure its protection.

Who cares for our carers?

The Gippsland Carers Association is on the verge of having to operate at reduced capacity as funding for staff dries up at the end of the financial year.

Restrictions lifted at Pondage

Usage restrictions at Hazelwood Pondage have been lifted, including the five knot speed limit.

Frightening discovery

A picnic at the park almost turned into a parent's worst nightmare after a three year-old narrowly avoided a needle-stick injury.

Help wanted to tell your story

Two young documentarians are seeking photographs and video content to help tell the story of the Hazelwood mine fire.

Mandatory kilojoule labelling

Large chain food outlets and supermarkets will be required to display the kilojoule content of food and drinks on menus and price labels as part of new laws to be introduced by the State Government.

Charity starving for food

For more than 20 years, Theodora House has delivered food to Morwell residents in need.

Some ease at the pump

Latrobe Valley motorists are paying less at the pump than their metropolitan counterparts for the first time in more than three months following a surge in Melbourne fuel prices.

Body found in Traralgon home

A woman's body has been found in a Traralgon home this morning.

Mining for stability

A new research project into mine wall stability will break ground both figuratively and literally.

Rehab recommendations tabled

The Hazelwood Mine Fire Inquiry has called for an independent statutory body to coordinate the rehabilitation of Latrobe Valley mines.

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