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Clean start for Latrobe Valley op shops

LATROBE Valley residents can give themselves a pat on the back for "changing their behaviour" while donating used goods to local opportunity stores.

Help stamp out arson behaviour

A DISTURBING trend of arson and reckless fire behaviour has continued in Gippsland this summer, according to concerning statistics released by local authorities who are keen to stamp out careless and malicious offenders.

Baby Mabel inquest continues

A SIX-day hearing into the death of a baby two hours after birth at Latrobe Regional Hospital in October 2012 wrapped up at the Victorian Coroner's Court on Tuesday.

Double unlawful assault by gang of youths

Moe police are investigating the unlawful assaults on two teenage girls on Tuesday afternoon near Moe railway station.

Gippsland South by-election fires up

Gippsland South voters are set to return to the polls for a second time in three-and-a-half months, with a 14 March date set for the upcoming by-election of the state seat.

Police appeal for witnesses of Chook Hill arson

LATROBE Criminal Investigation Unit set up camp on the south side of Morwell's Maryvale Road on Tuesday afternoon, hoping to find what sparked last week's fire.

Decade’s worth of Mirboo North Idol

FOR 10 years, Gippsland performers have gathered in Mirboo North to compete in the town's annual talent-performance competition.

Gippsland set for goosebumps over Haunted Hills

The Latrobe Valley's apparent appetite for the macabre has emerged through a new tourism venture, which enjoyed a strong turnout in its freaky 'Friday the 13th' launch.

The Tooth about John

A former teacher, selling hand-made scarves on the street in Morwell this week, tells his life tale.

Inquiry to probe Latrobe’s economic potential

Latrobe City's contribution to the Australian economy will be thoroughly examined when an inquiry into regional cities gets underway.

Don’t get too fired up on Port Anthony’s coal role

AN emerging port facility in South Gippsland spruiked as the key to Latrobe Valley's export potential has hosed down hype over its coal-handling future.

Latrobe City day care in a ‘state of flux’

A FAMILY day care program used by more than 200 families across the Latrobe Valley will continue for now, despite use of the service dropping by almost 50 per cent over the last five years.

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Severe thunderstorms awakening heavy rain

STAFF WRITERS   SLOW-MOVING thunderstorms erupted through the Latrobe Valley from the earlier hours of Friday, February 27. Some locals took to social media to report that...