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Mine fire inquiry continues probe

The Hazelwood Mine Fire Inquiry will this week investigate whether the fire contributed to an increased number of deaths in the Latrobe Valley.

All clear for Gippsland Lakes fish

Mercury in fish caught from the Gippsland Lakes is within health guidelines, according to the Department of Health and Human Services.

Gippsland top performer in immunisation

A report released last week confirms Gippsland is one of the best performing regions in Australia for immunisation against the human papillomavirus (HPV) in girls.

Strategy to overcome barriers

Gippsland mental health advocacy group Barrier Breakers is turning to online fundraising in a bid to become more self-sustaining.

Positive progress so far for Federation Training

Federation Training staff are positive the organisation will continue after a routine audit was conducted last week.

The place beyond the palms

Glass artist Tony Hanning's exhibition, 'Alone with the Alone', will showcase a series of light-filled drawings at Latrobe Regional Gallery until 15 November.

Collect your firewood tomorrow

The Spring 2015 Firewood Collection Season opens across Victoria tomorrow.

More rain on the way

Sandbags are being filled at the Moe SES unit in Newborough in preparation for more rainfall this weekend.

Belt-tightening continues at council

Twenty-three management positions at Latrobe City Council are set to become 17 in a bid to increase efficiency and allow for reinvestment into priority areas.

Lake changes in play

Recreational fishing boats of any length and engine size will be permitted on popular watering hole Blue Rock Lake under State Government changes aimed at getting more people fishing.

Lazy landowners issued letters

Fourteen sites across the Latrobe Valley have become the first targets of Latrobe City Council's beefed-up dilapidated building law designed to crack down on eyesores.

Making ground on dilapidated sites

A vacant Moe site that's been a source of frustration for the community and local council has been cleaned up.

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