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Mine rehabilitation option the Valley’s ‘silver bullet’?

Converting exhausted Latrobe Valley open cut coal mines to pumped hydroelectricity storage facilities could be the "silver bullet" answer for mine rehabilitation and renewable energy production.

Student’s cherished support

The Smith Family is appealing to the Latrobe Valley community to dig deep for this year's Winter Appeal, running until 30 June.

Chester describes ASIC cuts as ‘unfortunate’

Pending job losses at one of Traralgon's biggest employers, as forced by federal budget cuts, have been described as "unfortunate" and a "tough decision" by the Abbott Government's local representative.

Thousands get retro

Cavalcades of retro and vintage cars, swing and rock and roll dancers, and lovers of all things retro converged on Rosedale on Sunday.

Forum focus on accommodating those in need

Clustered apartments, individually designed homes and blocks of units built around disability support services were the focus of a community forum in Morwell on Tuesday.

Mercury testing begins

The Department of Health and Human Services this week began a study to assess mercury levels in fish of the Gippsland Lakes.

Bad weather, deforestation blamed for honey’s bad run

Australian honey growers have now experienced the worst three years in history for honey production.

The key to long life

The Morwell Fire Brigade will be presented with a 'Key to the City', when it celebrates 100 years of volunteer heroism next month.

Turning up the heat

A three-month hydrotherapy program trial costing an estimated $5300 was unanimously passed at Latrobe City Council's general meeting on Monday night.

Message heard ‘load and clear’

A move to send Telstra a "strong message" on its approach to community consultation by Latrobe City councillors has been heard by the telecommunications giant.

Learning a trick or two

A chicken coop-themed fraction game is among 'apps' taken up by Morwell Primary School in a bid to get parents involved in their child's education curriculum.

Book your place at the library

The age-old thought the internet would be the death of the library has turned out to be nothing short of a myth.

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