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Police out in force

Substance and alcohol impaired drivers will have their night out cut short when an operation by Traralgon police comes into force this weekend.

Drink-thrower ‘not a local’

Rapper Illy will make up for lost time with another Traralgon show on 8 November, following Saturday's drink-throwing incident. Venue-owner says alleged perpetrator wasn't from Gippsland.

Fire chief offers ‘thanks for the hospitality’

Firefighting stories from the Hazelwood coal face were swapped with the head honcho of the New South Wales Fire and Rescue service yesterday.

Asbestos pain lingers for the De Vries family

The De Vries family of Yallourn North speaks out about the loss of their father and husband almost 10 years ago and warns others to be wary of the "very real" and "very present" danger of asbestos.

Asbestos links left unmade

Experts in asbestos-related diseases will visit Latrobe Valley to give residents a greater chance at making informed decisions about their health.

Financial boost for carbon capture and storage

The ambitious pursuit to realise carbon capture and storage has attracted another $5 million in State Government funding, in hopes it can attract future investment in alternative Latrobe Valley brown coal projects.

Old-world skills win out for John

Turning a rugged physical education teacher into a Russian mafia prisoner proved to be fruitful for Traralgon veteran photographer John Ansell.

Senseless attack on 100 year-old tree

Police are investigating a vandalism attack on one of Commercial Road, Morwell's two iconic palm trees.

Mine Fire Inquiry not possible to reconvene: Ryan

The deputy premier says he is not "accepting, rejecting or otherwise" the data suggesting an increase in the death rate during the Hazelwood mine fire.

‘Completely devastated’

THE Latrobe Valley aviation community is in a state of shock after the death of two of its long standing members in a light-plane crash in New South Wales yesterday.

Time for change: Walhalla looks to Latrobe City

Walhalla and district has renewed its push to move into Latrobe City's boundaries, launching a Facebook page to "start the conversation" on Saturday.

New station on the horizon

Morwell Fire Brigade will benefit from a new multi-million dollar station, replacing the McDonald Street facility it has "outgrown".

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