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Family’s grave discovery

The State Government has launched an investigation into the removal and cremation of a body from the Traralgon Memorial Cemetery, authorised without the knowledge of the deceased's parents and children.

Change of tune for Morwell duo

PARALLEL roads through the arts world are set to converge when Morwell pair Jaz Flowers and Alison Rae Jones unite two musical hemispheres in 'Love and Other Battles' at Sale and Bairnsdale this month.

Angelsea closure concern for Valley

THE closure of the Anglesea power station and coal mine has come as a warning sign for the Latrobe Valley's power industry workforce.

Budget briefs from the Valley

The Express takes a snapshot look at tax breaks for small business and the back-down from a controversial plan for the unemployed.

Postcard push for preschools

POSTCARDS from families across Latrobe City will be sent to the Federal Education and Training Minister calling for certainty surrounding preschool funding.

Healthy Together takes a hit

Latrobe City Council remains optimistic its flagship health promotion initiative will continue to achieve healthy outcomes, despite a sudden $700,000 funding shortfall.

Technology the key to progressive health

TECHNOLOGY is the key to accessible mental health services for young people and could save the Federal Government millions each year, according to a recent report.

Morwell mattock murder hearing underway

A 20 year-old Morwell woman accused of murdering a 23 year-old Mowell man with a mattock has faced Latrobe Valley Magistrates' Court for a four-day committal hearing this week.

Breaking the learning bubble

FEDERATION Training has launched student service centre 'Bubbles' at its Gippsland campuses after receiving $2.5 million in State Government funding earlier this year.

Seeking the rainbow tick of approval

LATROBE Community Health Service is set to become a more inclusive workplace and community organisation as staff aim to receive the Rainbow Tick of accreditation.

Police probe double assault

A 32 year-old Traralgon man and a 30 year-old Traralgon man are assisting police with inquiries after they were both assaulted on Monday evening.

Privatisation could stifle rail freight

A feared 800 per cent rent hike for companies using a privatised Port of Melbourne could stifle Gippsland's rail freight future, with a $100 handling tariff proposed for every export shipping container delivered by train.

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