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Hope through strength

Naomi Murphy emulates strength and courage. She sits peacefully in the meeting room, sharing her story with conviction. But Ms Murphy's story is not uncommon - she has been a victim of domestic violence.

Traralgon is race ready

While trainers are busy preparing their horses, Latrobe Valley women are finalising their outfits ahead of Ladies' Day at Glenview Park, Traralgon on Saturday.

Educating to stop abuse

In a bid to reduce child sexual abuse rates, a Latrobe Valley entertainment icon has set out to educate children's workers and parents about empowering children.

High rent creates stress

Almost a third of renters in Latrobe Valley are in housing stress according to data recently analysed by the Council to Homeless Persons.

Difficult situation

Traralgon mum Jessica Spencer is one of almost a third of renters in the Morwell electorate struggling to afford rent and cover the cost of living.

Bitter end to insurance claim

A dispute over an insurance claim to replace roof insulation allegedly damaged after the Hazelwood mine fire has ended in disappointment for a Morwell resident.

Valley no place for Palmer’s ‘mining pawn’

Billionaire mining magnate Clive Palmer's "shareholder tycoon" attitude towards the Latrobe Valley has been slammed by a departing Palmer United Party member, amid claims the party is in "complete disarray".

Moe Subway held up

Police are appealing for witnesses to an armed robbery at Moe's Subway restaurant on Wednesday night.

Fire preparation work underway

Hazelwood mine operator GDF SUEZ has provided tours of fire preparation work in the open cut to dampen community fear prior to the fire season.

Fire destroys home

A Moe South family's home was destroyed in a fire on Thursday night.

Mine rehab an ‘important issue’

Local community group Voices of the Valley has joined the growing chorus of calls to accelerate the rehabilitation of Latrobe Valley's ageing mine network.

Committed to a new Moe station

Moe Fire Brigade has cautiously welcomed a $800,000 election commitment from the State Government, which would see the "inadequate" station relocated if the Coalition is re-elected in November.

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