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Valley urged to give refugees a chance

The bullet wound scar on a Morwell resident's leg is a harsh reminder of his earlier life in South Sudan. The Express speaks with the father of five about his thoughts on accepting refugees.

PowerWorks re-energises

Latrobe Valley tourism icon PowerWorks will reopen on Friday 27 November, three years after being closed.

Humble priest remembered

A Gippsland priest with a spiritual career spanning 66 years, serving almost every town in the region, has died aged 90.

The attraction to all things vintage

Stamp collections, vintage china, old books, toys and tins are just some of the many items up for sale at this weekend's Antiques and Collectables Fair in Morwell.

Gippsland says no to violence against women

Employees from Quantum Support Services, with help from Latrobe City Council staff, held a cook-up outside Bunnings Morwell yesterday in a bid to spread the word about White Ribbon Day.

What is next for the future of the Valley’s coal mines?

A motorsports complex, a botanical garden and an extreme sports venue for bungee jumping were among the inspired ideas for the future land use of Latrobe Valley's three coal mines shared at an Environment Victoria workshop on Tuesday night.

All ready for the show

Traralgon will transform into a colourful carnival with an assortment of rides tomorrow for its annual agricultural show.

Family-focus at drug program in Traralgon

Families of people affected by the drug ice took part in a specialised education program in Traralgon on Tuesday night.

Night Rider bus to include Traralgon stops

The Latrobe Valley's late-night bus service that transports pub-goers from the Traralgon central business district to outlying towns, will for the first time drop passengers off in Traralgon as well.

Skinner a grinner on draft night

NEWBOROUGH'S Sam Skinner may have missed most of his draft season through injury, but it didn't stop him receiving an AFL call-up along with three other Gippsland Power teammates on Tuesday night.

Progress report tabled in Parliament

The first progress report on the implementation of recommendations made by the 2014 Hazelwood Mine Fire Inquiry was tabled in State Parliament yesterday.

Syrian Christians most at risk, says Valley Pastor

A Traralgon church has joined an appeal asking the Federal Government to prioritise Christians and other ethnic minorities in accepting refugees from Syria.

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