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A family of Glengarry winemakers are celebrating go

A family of Glengarry winemakers are celebrating gold and silver medals from a recent French-Australian Victorian wine show.

Ethnic funding stoush

A $125,000 State Government grant awarded to the Gippsland Ethnic Communities' Council has ignited controversy after claims the organisation failed to deliver its proposed project a year after receiving the funding.

Flushing out some issues

V/Line has answered calls to upgrade its trains toilets to avoid embarrassing problems for users with a visual impairment.

Encouraged to seek support

Irritability, nervousness and depression are expected to be felt by some Latrobe Valley residents in the coming weeks, as the weather warms up and the community is reminded of the region's major bushfire events.

Do not rely on water supply

Fire-affected Maryvale resident Gwyn Jordan says water supply is still no better than a "trickle" since last year's Hernes Oak blaze.

Man ruled out as fire starter

A 56 year-old Yinnar man has been cleared of any involvement in the grass fire that burned along the Yinnar-Driffield Road on Friday, 2 January.

Police urge keep your cars locked

Latrobe police are asking the community to take precautions to deter the opportunistic thief from stealing items from their vehicles.

End in sight

Ambulance Victoria and union officials are drafting an agreement to put to paramedics in the coming weeks, ending a bitter, prolonged industrial dispute.

Fire message ‘misleading’

VicRoads has issued a public apology after warning drivers to "avoid unnecessary travel to regional Victoria" on Friday due to forecast high temperatures and the fire risk.

Historical buy for society

The Morwell Historical Society will make one of the few remaining historic buildings in town its new home after purchasing the former Masonic Lodge on Hazelwood Road.

Legal worker recognised

A Latrobe Valley born and bred legal executive has been recognised as a standout in his profession, taking out the inaugural 'Legal Executive of the Year' award.

City Council Probe

Latrobe City insiders have expressed disbelief the alleged embezzlement of $2 million in State Government money by a council employee was allowed to continue undetected for more than a decade.

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