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The spirit of Christmas

IT is said that Santa Claus uses a sleigh to deliver Christmas gifts, but in the Latrobe Valley he opts for a motorcycle.

Stories shared in free show

A LOCAL identity's story will feature in an inspiring, funny and moving music theatre show by the Victorian Trade Union Choir at Kernot Hall on Saturday, 13 December.

Adopting a four-legged friend

Boolarra resident Warwick Patience has been called an "adoption failure", known to provide full-time care to greyhounds after an initial temporary adoption placement. Since 1997 he has fostered 80 dogs, despite never being connected with greyhound racing.

Motorists treated with ‘contempt’

Morwell's exorbitant LPG prices have been highlighted once again in a scathing analysis from driving lobby group RACV, which says fuel companies are treating regional motorists with contempt.

Police commissioner urges men to change attitude

Changing men's attitudes towards women and upholding gender equality in society are the cornerstones of preventing family violence, according to Victoria Police Chief Commissioner Ken Lay.

Mental health stoush

THE Health and Community Services Union has called on Latrobe Regional Hospital to withdraw plans to "contract out" its residential mental health facility in Traralgon.

Life-threatening injuries after Moe crash

A 64 year-old Moe woman is being airlifted to the Alfred Hospital with life-threatening injuries after a crash in Moe this morning.

Community to give back through carols

A community carols concert featuring more than 30 local performers will kick start Latrobe Regional Hospital's annual Christmas giving campaign.

Preventing soaring gas prices

A policy that would prevent "skyrocketing" gas prices by reserving some of Australia's gas for domestic use has the support of most Morwell residents surveyed, according to a recent poll.

‘Forgotten war’ remembered

Korean war veterans who were not recognised on the Traralgon cenotaph until last year have been given another token of appreciation.

The fallout of war

MEMORIES of living at a former air force camp in Sale following World War II still bring tears to Stefania Smalera's eyes.

Drug crimes soar in Valley

A COLOSSAL spike in drug offences in the Latrobe Valley has been described as "very disappointing" by the region's second-in-command, after the release of the latest crime data this week.

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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...