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Hay baling sparks fire at Jeeralang Junction

A THREE-hectare blaze at Jeeralang Junction started from hay being baled, according to the Country Fire Authority.

The switch to an energy efficient future in Latrobe

Latrobe City Council is working towards a municipality-wide switch to energy-saving light bulbs in an effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

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.

Blaze under investigation

Eleven fire trucks from nearby brigades were called out yesterday to control a two-hectare blaze at Willow Grove, which broke out about 11am on a total fire ban day for the district.

No time to waste with landfill rehab

The $5.5 million rehabilitation of the Trafalgar landfill - described as one of the biggest capital works projects ever undertaken by Baw Baw Shire Council - is nearing completion, with capping set to be finished in the coming weeks.

Spring in their step

The 2015 Latrobe Spring Festival has improved on last year's event, according to organiser and steering committee member Roula Gavalas.

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.

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