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Why our ABC?

A shock decision by the ABC to close its Morwell-based studio as part of a nationwide round of service cuts has been met with fierce opposition from the Latrobe Valley community.

Election battle builds

A series of emerging factors mean Nationals sitting Member Russell Northe will have a tougher time holding on to his seat than first thought.

Man injured in crane collapse

A 58 year-old man has been discharged from hospital after a crane fell at the Hazelwood Power Station switchyard on Tuesday morning.

Opinion: ABC will regret Morwell closure

The high quality of ABC journalism in the Latrobe Valley cannot be sustained without its Morwell studio.

STATE ELECTION: Warragul hospital promised funds

Warragul Hospital has welcomed news its maternity ward will expand to cope with a growing West Gippsland population under a re-elected Coalition Government.

Fatal crash at Hazelwood North

A male motorcyclist has died after a collision in Hazelwood North this morning.

Rediscovering hope

The treatment of prisoners during and after their imprisonment will be the focus of a forum hosted by Traralgon's Eleanor Krieger next Friday.

Man injured after crane falls at switchyard

A crane has fallen at the Hazelwood Power Station switchyard this morning.

Valley home affordability ‘slipping beyond reach’

LATROBE Valley's housing affordability has declined at an "alarming" rate since 2004, according to recently-released Master Builders research.

Air monitoring sites finalised

Five EPA monitoring stations to remain in the Latrobe Valley until mid-2015, providing up-to-date air quality information to local communities.

Anglesea stoush hits Morwell

ANGLESEA residents are calling for the closure of Alcoa's power station and coal mine, fearing an event like the Hazelwood mine fire.

Promises rolled out for sport and recreation

EIGHT community sport and recreation facilities across the Latrobe Valley's smaller towns have been promised more than $450,000 in a hyper-local election commitment.

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