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Vow to push Labor

LATROBE Valley's union heavyweights are preparing to ramp up their influence on State Government policy through their traditional allegiance with the Labor party.

Drink drivers alarm

THE rate of drink driving on Latrobe Valley roads has left traffic police surprised and disappointed, as authorities ramp up their road safety campaigns ahead of Christmas.

Suspicious grass fire in Traralgon

POLICE are appealing for witnesses to a small fire which burnt grassland near the Traralgon Creek Bridge on Shakespeare Street on Sunday about 5.20pm.

Here we go ’round again

IN 2007 the Latrobe Valley arts community and its supporters said enough is enough.

Timber job loss fears

THE country's key forestry union has challenged environmentalists to "get serious" about job security at the Maryvale Mill if they want to create a new national park in the central highlands.

Court pings couple for ‘no permit’

A LATROBE Valley couple have been fined $30,000 each for building an extension onto their home without a building permit in the Latrobe Valley Magistrates Court.

Gippsland’s new bishop announced

GIPPSLAND'S Anglican community has welcomed its new religious leader with the announcement of Reverend Kay Goldsworthy as its incoming Bishop on Friday.

Location debate continues

AN OPPORTUNITY to attract funding for a new performing arts centre in Latrobe City is set to again spark debate over the project's location.

Best gift to give

A contingent of emergency service workers converged on the Red Cross Traralgon Donor Centre on Monday to give a critical Christmas gift.

Splash and dash

The Latrobe Valley Triathlon Club Aquathon Summer series fired off to a great start last Wednesday night at the Traralgon pool with a small field of competitors enjoying the first of a 10-race season.

Students psyched to be back at university

Practice-based psychology will again be offered to Gippsland students, since the change-over of the former Monash University campus.

Polish seniors celebrate culture

It was a celebration of life and an expression of gratitude as the Polish Senior Citizens Club celebrated its 25th founding anniversary.

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