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Mural to promote Lifeline

FOUR figures tracking the process of defeat to accepting the help of another has been expressed in a mural behind the Lifeline Gippsland Morwell opportunity shop.

Potentially major fire season

Emergency Management Commissioner Craig Lapsley has urged residents to carry out fire prevention and preparedness measures before Christmas ahead of a potentially major bushfire season.

Full steam ahead for additional trains

EXTRA train services on the Gippsland line and a track duplication between Bunyip and Longwarry have been promised if the Coalition is re-elected.

Easy listening milestone

For a global song writing phenomenon, Irish folk musician Daniel O'Donnell has a surprisingly strong connection to his Latrobe Valley fan base.

A dozen reasons to help

THE Latrobe Valley Hotel will host 12 bands from noon to midnight this Saturday to support a family close to their heart.

Hunt for a new home

Newborough fire brigade has welcomed a State Government commitment of $1.2 million to relocate its station.

Labor vows to reopen inquiry

Calls to investigate claims the Hazelwood mine fire caused a spike in local deaths have been heard by the Labor opposition, who will commit $1.5 million to reopen the mine fire inquiry if it comes to power after 29 November.

Father brings daughter’s dream to life

Father brings daughter's dream to life

Top honours for Express

THE Latrobe Valley Express has taken out the Victorian Country Press Association's top award for its coverage of this year's Hazelwood mine fire.

‘Unacceptable risk’

Latrobe City ratepayers could be forced to foot the bill for any future Morwell Main Drain disasters depending on the results of a Supreme Court battle.

Some relief for CMY

Centre for Multicultural Youth's regional Morwell office may continue beyond mid next year after the Coalition pledged $1.3 million to the service on Tuesday.

‘Strong sign of faith’

A key transport terminal tipped to unlock Latrobe Valley's manufacturing potential through a rail link to Melbourne's ports has attracted a $10 million election commitment from the Labor party.

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Severe thunderstorms awakening heavy rain

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