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Justice for 50 years

HE's been known to police for 50 years, but not for the reason you're thinking of.

Finding the right balance

About 80 people attended last week's Latrobe Women in Business luncheon in Traralgon which explored balance and priorities.

Another 30 jobs to go at ASIC

Morale is taking a beating at the Australian Securities and Investments Commission registry office in Traralgon, where about 30 job losses will be sought in coming months.

Gas leak causes havoc at Traralgon service station

Firefighters hoped like hell any fire stayed well clear of Traralgon's United service station, as they worked to suppress a burst LPG line spewing gas vapours into the open air on Thursday.

Hospital ward blanketed with love

ELEVEN women from Latrobe Valley's culturally and linguistically diverse community have been knitting, crocheting or quilting to their heart's content in the name of charity.

Heart of the issue

THE health of Latrobe Valley residents is still at the heart of local initiatives despite failing to attract funding from state and federal governments.

Junior job options

More than 700 junior job-seekers have signed up to a locally-run website that links them with employers.

GMS slams proposed immigration fee

A proposal to put a price tag on anyone migrating to Australia drew flak from the Gippsland Multicultural Services, which described the move as an "appalling idea."

Get ready to rock

The earth is set to rattle and shake once again across the Strzelecki Ranges, but this time it will be man, not Mother Nature, to blame.

Centrelink staff push for job security

The frustrations of about 100 Centrelink call centre workers spilled onto the streets of Traralgon this week amid drawn-out enterprise bargaining negotiations with the Federal Government.

Rosedale ready to go retro

Crowds at this year's Rosedale Retro Vintage Festival are expected to top the 10,000 revelers that converged on Prince Street Reserve last year.

EPA faces overhaul

The first widespread review of the Environment Protection Authority in 46 years is set to begin, with an advisory committee established to probe the regulator's effectiveness.

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