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Siege backlash unlikely

Siege backlash unlikely

Council’s Australian first

History was made on Monday night as Latrobe City Council became the first local government area in Australia to adopt a wood encouragement policy.

New shadow ministerial portfolios for Russell Northe

Returned member for Morwell Russell Northe says he is pleased to be "part of a new team, with some different responsibilities", after being allocated two shadow portfolios.

Lake set for development

A "game-changing" residential and recreational development near Moe's Lake Narracan will go ahead, despite councillors' and residents' reservations and concerns.

Push for Hazelwood closure continues

The Victorian Greens ongoing campaign to close Hazelwood Power Station has been served a formidable hand after the party gained unprecedented political power at the state election.

Fresh-faced firies ready to serve

Two fresh-out-of-training career fire fighters joined the ranks of Traralgon's brigade this week.

Christmas candle’s near miss

"Imagine getting killed by a Christmas decoration": Moe resident Wayne Neal speaks of one of the closest calls of the silly season.

Top marks for duxes

The many hours Latrobe Valley year 12 students spent studying this year were justified when Australian Tertiary Admission Rank scores were released on Monday.

Don’t make yourself a target for thieves

POLICE are concerned about a recent spate of thefts of trailers from rural and residential properties in Gippsland and are asking owners to be vigilant.

Vow to push Labor

LATROBE Valley's union heavyweights are preparing to ramp up their influence on State Government policy through their traditional allegiance with the Labor party.

Drink drivers alarm

THE rate of drink driving on Latrobe Valley roads has left traffic police surprised and disappointed, as authorities ramp up their road safety campaigns ahead of Christmas.

Suspicious grass fire in Traralgon

POLICE are appealing for witnesses to a small fire which burnt grassland near the Traralgon Creek Bridge on Shakespeare Street on Sunday about 5.20pm.

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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...