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Facelift for Traralgon ambo station

Traralgon's dated ambulance station will be a thing of the past with the announcement the facility set to be rebuilt.

Crayons pulled from shelves, imports halted

Types of children's crayons are being pulled from shelves and crayon imports from China have been halted, amid the detection of traces of asbestos.

Health study has potential to expand scope

One of the lead researchers for the long-term study into health effects of the Hazelwood Mine Fire has responded to community concerns about the study's exclusion of non-Morwell residents.

China deal ‘could risk jobs’

Workers from Australian Paper's Maryvale mill took to the streets to protest against the China-Australia Free Trade Agreement they said would cost their jobs.

Valley could lend a hand to refugees

Gippsland leaders have largely welcomed the Federal Government's announcement to permanently resettle an extra 12,000 refugees embroiled in the Syria and Iraq humanitarian crisis.

Traralgon beer fest blocked

An event promoted as the 'biggest outdoor beer fest in Traralgon' will not go ahead as planned after Latrobe City Council rejected the organiser's application.

Gardens to lift spirits

It is the icing on the cake for staff and patients of Latrobe Regional Hospital, who will soon see concrete courtyards become colourful, sensory environments.

The sea beckons ‘Pam’

Sea lovers will have a chance to walk the freshly masted deck of Broome's oldest diving ship this month before 'Pam' the pearl lugger begins her charter services on the Gippsland Lakes.

The many mind games of dementia

Yallourn North's Anthony Newy believed he was too young to suffer from dementia.

Students endure cold night of awareness

Students from a Traralgon school ditched the comforts of their beds, heating and homes to experience a night on the streets on Friday.

Doors open to Morwell’s future

A series of open house events for the Future Morwell project begin this Saturday, when the steering committee opens the doors of ReActivate Latrobe Valley's headquarters.

‘Pressing the reset button’ on new coal

Community concerns over new coal-related projects will find a more sympathetic ear, according to the State Government, which has announced an overhaul of its Earth Resource Regulation unit.

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