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Together to remember the mine fire

It has been one year since the Hazelwood mine fire and Voices of the Valley is acknowledging the anniversary with a dinner on Monday night.

Thorpdale driver acquitted

An emotional embrace of relief left the courtroom silent when the man accused of causing the death of a Thorpdale motorcyclist was acquitted of all charges in Latrobe Valley County Court yesterday.

A million to one chance

Brett and Helen Paulet already had cause for celebration when watching the birth of the season's first calf from the back of their Glengarry house at the weekend.

Flying the flag with pride

Walhalla identity and volunteer Russell Wright was the pride of the Country Fire Authority at the weekend, leading the state's firefighters in the annual gay and lesbian Pride March in St Kilda.

No peak too high for Tyson

A BORN and bred Traralgon man will be one of the few who have reached the summit of Mount Everest next year.

Traralgon man wanted

Police are appealing for the public's help to locate Traralgon man Jarrod John Pettersen.

Heart-warming tradition continues

About 1000 community members pulled on their runners and joined in the GDF SUEZ Heart Walk in Traralgon on Monday.

Community spirit shines on

Big breakfasts across the Latrobe Valley's parks and gardens kicked off local Australia Day celebrations, with thousands of people turning out.

Cherishing a changed life

Bharansher Rai still beams with excitement when recalling the day he officially became an Australian citizen, more than a decade ago.

Hazelwood welcomes govt plan

GDF SUEZ is "continuing to work with government" following the announcement last week mine operators will be made to carry out risk assessments and develop fire management plans by October this year.

Health study gets started

The Hazelwood Mine Fire Health Study is calling for expressions of interest from members of the public to be part of the project's community advisory committee.

A proud century of fire service

Blue, red and white lights illuminated Morwell's darkened sky in a procession celebrating the Morwell Fire Brigade's 100th birthday.

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