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Hopes for cohesion amid $74 million commitment

Multicultural communities in the Latrobe Valley hope that a $74 million budget commitment from the State Government will be equitably distributed to culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds service providers in the region.

Mirboo North residents going local

Shopping locally was the take-home message at a Mirboo North Expo last week, when 500 residents gathered at the Old Shire Hall to find out about local traders.

School regeneration project brings joy and concern

Nationals Member for Morwell Russell Northe fears enrolments at Morwell Park Primary School will suffer if it is left off the State Government's priority list for an upgrade.

Tree change talk-up

Economic development officers from Latrobe City Council, the mayor and even Traralgon's own AFL star Brendon Goddard spent the weekend spruiking all the Valley has to offer, in a bid to entice city folk to move to the region.

Kurnai Morwell to receive upgrade to campus

FUNDING for an upgrade to 90 per cent of Kurnai College's Morwell campus is welcome news after years of lobbying the previous State Government.

Gippsland Rail Trail Classic for mums

Walkers, riders and those just wanting to get active with their mums will make their way along the Gippsland Plains Rail Trail on Sunday.

Handout for Brotherhood

People searching for work or training opportunities will still have access to Moe's work and learning centre after the Brotherhood of St Laurence gained continued support.

Latrobe City Council takes on Telstra

A move by Latrobe City councillors to send Telstra a "strong message" fell flat this week, after an attempt to scuttle current plans for a new communications tower failed to muster enough support.

Call to warm the pool

More than 270 people have signed a petition calling for a Latrobe City pool to be heated to at least 32 degrees one day a week.

Powerful ideas on the table for Valley’s future

A museum dedicated to the Valley's power sector history served a fitting setting to discuss visions of the future, as energy and mining stakeholders converged to identify gaps in future workforce training.

Appeal for witnesses to alleged hit and run

Traralgon police are looking for witnesses to an alleged hit and run incident on Sunday evening.

Latrobe Valley police news round-up

Underage driver and two passengers taken to hospital after Monday crash; stolen car from Newborough located at Hernes Oak and bulk cigarette theft at Traralgon service station.

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