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Chook farm fears remain

Toongabbie residents objecting to a proposed free range poultry farm are not confident their concerns will be addressed after a meeting on Tuesday night failed to allay fears.

CFA mercury scare eased

Fire fighters involved in last week's mercury scare can so far breathe a sigh of relief after further testing of equipment has shown negative results.

Latrobe Regional Gallery’s new direction

The newly appointed arts director at Latrobe Regional Gallery is asking the community to give the institution "some time".

Cowwarr firefighter’s shock diagnosis

The Victorian firefighting community is getting behind a Cowwarr CFA volunteer recently diagnosed with leukaemia, amid claims of the cancer's link to smoke exposure during the Hazelwood mine fire.

GDF SUEZ urged to pay

Former Morwell independent candidate Tracie Lund has instigated a petition to pressure GDF SUEZ to pay an $18 million invoice to the Country Fire Authority.

Service station robbery

Police have released an image of a man in relation to a service station robbery in Morwell last month.

State schools match it with private

Latrobe Valley's more expensive private and Catholic schools are only marginally outperforming their State Government counterparts in year 12 study scores.

Mercury scare in Morwell and Traralgon eased

Fire fighters involved in last week's mercury scare can so far breathe a sigh of relief after further testing of equipment has shown negative results.

Activists call for calm

Community activists in Mirboo North are asking the State Government to be sensitive amid a seismic survey and recent coal exploration licence announcements.

Cost of a public holiday

Increasing tourism, leisure activities and hospitality across Victoria are some of the benefits the State Government claims will result from its two new public holidays.

Light returns to Walhalla

The Walhalla hills will come alive next month when the town celebrates its fifth annual Vinter Ljusfest with a 'Sound of Music' theme.

Semicolon tattoo a cause to pause and reflect

Something as simple as a pause in a sentence is being used to symbolise how a person can overcome any mental health challenges they face.

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