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The big world of miniature trains

The click-clacking of slow moving miniature trains and the excitement of train enthusiasts will be heard in Morwell this weekend.

Take care during the long weekend

Speed, distractions, drink driving and fatigue will be the focus of Latrobe Valley Highway Patrol officers this Queen's birthday weekend as they're deployed across the region to ensure drivers arrive safely at their destinations.

The Force is strong with this one

A Star Wars Imperial Stormtrooper scavenging for roadkill and hunting for kangaroo, goat, rabbit and snake in the Australian desert is not something you would ever expect to come across.

Gippsland businesses need to ‘take more risks’

Gippsland's government and business stakeholders need to be "braver" and "take more risks" in realising a diversified and sustainable economic future for the region.

Mine fire health clinic welcomed

The announcement of an identifiable place to raise health concerns has been considered a sign of "recognition", despite coming more than 12 months after the Hazelwood mine fire engulfed the Latrobe Valley.

Road closure reprieve

Latrobe City Council has moved to ease the cost burden on RSLs who are forced to spend thousands of dollars on Anzac Day road closures.

Greens take a tour of Latrobe Valley power stations

The Greens Party continued its campaign for the closure of Hazelwood Power Station, during a 'Visit to the Valley' on Saturday.

Dorevitch strikes back at claims

Dorevitch Pathology and Latrobe Regional Hospital have hit back at claims the transfer of tissue processing services from the hospital to Melbourne will affect patient care and increase turn-around times.

Cash reserves running dry

Mental health advocacy group Barrier Breakers says it needs an urgent injection of State Government funding to continue to operate in its current capacity.

Bushfire conference returning to the Valley

Following the success of the Living with Bushfire community conference in the Latrobe Valley last year, organisers have announced the event will take place again in October.

Mine rehabilitation option the Valley’s ‘silver bullet’?

Converting exhausted Latrobe Valley open cut coal mines to pumped hydroelectricity storage facilities could be the "silver bullet" answer for mine rehabilitation and renewable energy production.

Student’s cherished support

The Smith Family is appealing to the Latrobe Valley community to dig deep for this year's Winter Appeal, running until 30 June.

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