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Air monitoring sites finalised

Five EPA monitoring stations to remain in the Latrobe Valley until mid-2015, providing up-to-date air quality information to local communities.

Anglesea stoush hits Morwell

ANGLESEA residents are calling for the closure of Alcoa's power station and coal mine, fearing an event like the Hazelwood mine fire.

Promises rolled out for sport and recreation

EIGHT community sport and recreation facilities across the Latrobe Valley's smaller towns have been promised more than $450,000 in a hyper-local election commitment.

Chinese FTA to squeeze Maryvale: CFMEU

Landmark Free Trade Agreement deal struck with China could threaten job security at Australian Paper's Maryvale Mill, a key union has warned.

Closure back on agenda

A government-forced closure of Hazelwood Power Station could be back on the agenda, under a plan to be pushed by the Greens if they hold the balance of power after the 29 November election.

Brothers’ battle finds happy ending

IT was only last year Newborough brothers, Mitchell, Lindsay and Michael were in need of someone to care for them.

An edgy lunch surprise

Subway investigating Traralgon woman's discovery of knife in takeaway sandwich order.

Drain negotiations continuing

Hazelwood mine owner GDF SUEZ has spoken out about its Supreme Court action to have the Morwell Main Drain declared a public drain.

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.

Risky move pays off for lund

Independent candidate for Morwell Tracie Lund's decision not to preference any of her opponents has apparently attracted no significant backlash.

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.

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Making public transport safe

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