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Christmas arrives in July for Flynn Unit

The local community has thrown its support behind a fundraising campaign to purchase 31 new beds for Latrobe Regional Hospital's Flynn Unit.

Handy guide to emotional wellbeing

A handbook designed to help home and community care workers address emotional wellbeing issues among Gippsland seniors will be launched next week.

Crackdown on sub-standard education providers

The State Government's crackdown on sub-standard private education providers has been welcomed by Gippsland TAFE institution, Federation Training.

Court action brewing over $18m fire bill

GDF SUEZ could face State Government legal action if it continues its refusal to pay a multi-million dollar firefighting bill for the Hazelwood mine fire in February last year.

Marriage equality motion fails

A Latrobe City councillor believes the majority of the community supports marriage equality, despite a failed motion in chambers.

Mind where you park

Parking your car on nature strips has been illegal across Victoria since 2009 and Latrobe City Council is reminding residents of the potential consequences.

Performing Arts Centre to be split in two

The Latrobe Valley is one step closer to seeing a Performing Arts Centre, despite no funding on the horizon.

Daily fight for survival

A desire to raise awareness about a community currently isolated by war has prompted a Morwell resident to organise a cultural event.

Marriage equality motion fails in Latrobe City chambers

A Latrobe City motion to support marriage equality has failed after an emotional debate at last night's council meeting.

Authority says reports were not about health

The Environment Protection Authority has released a statement seeking to clarify the scope of two reports released last week which found there were no ongoing impacts of the Hazelwood mine fire on the Latrobe Valley environment.

Through the pages of Latrobe Valley Express

Fifty years of some of the Latrobe Valley's most prominent news stories has gone on display at Latrobe Regional Gallery.

Council’s road to improvement

Latrobe City roads will be improved after council received an additional $3.8 million through the national Roads to Recovery program.

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