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Home-based care for Victorian children

Children across Victoria will move out of residential units and into home-based care as part of a $43 million State Government investment announced this week.

A whole new world

Gippsland's incoming Anglican Bishop Kay Goldsworthy is preparing to take on "a whole new world" when she is installed this Saturday.

Roads to the small screen

The Latrobe Valley's top traffic cop Senior Sergeant Clint Wilson packed up his desk on Tuesday as he prepares for a new leadership role that will see him swap the local streets for a small screen set.

Extremism, Islam one and the same to Cr Sindt

Latrobe City councillor Christine Sindt's continued public comments about Islam are drawing further community outrage, with allegations she is in breach of council's social media policy and damaging the reputation of the region.

Refugee zone back on council agenda

A Symbolic commitment by Latrobe City Council to welcome refugees to the region will be challenged on Monday night.

Time to ‘cut the fat’

Latrobe Valley residents could face their lowest rate increase in years, as Latrobe City moves to reign spending into a new era of "financial sustainability and constraint".

Energy Australia Yallourn under investigation after ash slurry spill into Morwell River

The Environment Protection Authority is investigating whether Energy Australia Yallourn has breached the Environment Protection Act, following an ash slurry spill into the Morwell River.

Volunteers are popping bubble of social isolation

Latrobe Valley residents are being urged to volunteer 30 minutes of their time each fortnight, and visit those in the community who may feel socially isolated.

MP’s swing on coal seam gas draws heat

The Greens have vowed to hold the Nationals to account in Gippsland South, accusing successful by-election candidate Danny O'Brien of backing down from a campaign commitment to stand strong on coal seam gas issues.

Four candidates vie for upper house

The bid to become the new Nationals member in the state's upper house will be a four-candidate contest.

Morwell makeover

Morwell's train station platform will undergo a surprise $1 million overhaul later this month, after major renovations were brought forward to coincide with track upgrades east of Traralgon.

Family’s fear after Moe car blaze

A Moe mother and son remain scared for their safety after their car was set alight two weeks ago.

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Making public transport safe

  VICTORIA Police conducted a highly visible operation across Latrobe Valley's public transport network on Tuesday, April 28. Officers from Moe, Morwell and Traralgon uniform teamed...