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Zero road toll aim this Christmas

GIPPSLAND drivers are asked to take care on the roads this holiday period, with police and MPs pushing for a zero road toll.

Latrobe City Council criticises relocation of centre director

LATROBE City Council has voiced its opposition to Federation University's decision to run its Centre for Gippsland Studies from Ballarat.

Multi-government support for PAC

A CAMPAIGN to build a new Latrobe Performing Arts Centre is gaining momentum with three tiers of government support.

Federal polling places axed

Latrobe Valley residents will have fewer places to cast their vote in next year's federal election, following a review by the Australian Electoral Commission.

Morwell support centre makes immediate difference

A NEW approach to supporting sexual assault victims is already making a difference, just two weeks into its operation.

Mine rehabilitation bonds ‘unnecessary’

THREE coal mine operator representatives have told the Hazelwood Mine Fire Inquiry rehabilitation bonds are unnecessary.

EPA has ‘no will’ to exercise powers

The Environment Protection Authority has ignored a mandatory obligation for mines to provide financial assurances regarding rehabilitation.

Good news for Latrobe Valley family day care

A FLEXIBLE family day care service, providing home-based care seven days a week, will continue indefinitely in the Latrobe Valley.

Latrobe students in a class of their own

THE nervous wait was over this week for Latrobe Valley's year 12 students with the release of Australian Tertiary Admission Rank scores.

Stay cool during the hot summer days ahead

With a forecast of rising temperatures this week, Latrobe City is advising residents to take some simple measures to help get through the worst of the hot days.

Demolition deadline for servo

The owner of an unfinished service station and shop at the gateway to Traralgon South wants the opportunity to complete the building, citing changed circumstances.

Holes discovered in lakes proposal

Rehabilitating the Latrobe Valley's mines into artificial lakes after power stations close down may be 'unfeasible'.

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Making public transport safe

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