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Up, up and away

Local residents caught a high flying spectacle in Latrobe Valley skies last week, courtesy of an inconvenient smoke alarm in Melbourne Airport's flight control tower.

Charges laid over fast food outlet robberies

A 40 year-old Morwell man has been charged with the armed robberies of Morwell Red Rooster and Moe Subway Restaurant. Wayne Garland appeared at Latrobe Valley Magistrates'...

Police investigating Red Rooster robbery

A 40 year-old man is assisting police after Morwell Red Rooster was robbed with a firearm about 8pm on Wednesday.Latrobe Criminal Investigation Unit said the man...

There’s no place like home

Traralgon police are looking forward to returning to their upgraded station on Wednesday following extensive renovations to the building.

Springtime renewal

Morwell will come alive with a three-day spring festival this month celebrating all things sustainable.

Brown coal’s future: Should it continue?

Latrobe Valley Express journalist FARRAH PLUMMER held a forum to discuss one of the most topical issues in the Latrobe Valley: the future of the region's brown coal resource.

Brown coal’s future: Twenty years of coal at least

Richard Elkington, chair of Regional Development Gippsland and a member of the Clean Coal Victoria Advisory Committee says the brown coal industry as it stands has another 20 years of life.

Brown coal’s future: Challenges await the industry

Member for Morwell Russell Northe has spoken of the reliability of brown coal with a need to meet peak-hour electricity demand.

Brown Coal’s future: Other options

In the absence of a brown coal industry in the future, unionists and environmentalists fear for the Latrobe Valley's economy.

Lockout time pushed forward

Revellers of Traralgon's nightlife attempting to access a licensed venue after 1.30am will now be locked out following an agreement of licensees which came into effect on 24 October.

Dad’s war stuff tells an epic tale

Poppies are abundant in the home of 73 year-old Gloria Auchterlonie as she remembers her father-in-law, George Auchterlonie, who served in the 8th Lighthorse in World War I.

Mine fire health study to have strong local presence

Leaders of the long-term study into the health effects of the Hazelwood mine fire are working to secure a Latrobe Valley location for their headquarters, with the preferred site at Monash University's local School of Rural Health.

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Maroons grind out hard fought victory

FOOTBALL GIPPSLAND LEAGUE By LIAM DURKIN   ROUND 8 of the Gippsland League was spread across Saturday and Sunday at the weekend. The round carried greater gravitas than usual,...