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Digging deep in support

AS the first shovel of dirt was turned, those looking to create a haven for Latrobe Valley residents rejoiced.

Hip Hop gig cut short

Illy gig turns sour when artist is hit in the face with drink container mid-performance at Traralgon.

Candidate withdraws

THREE names are being printed on ballot papers in a push to elect Morwell's independent candidate in November's state election, but one has already dropped out of the race.

IVF pioneer to speak in Valley

IN vitro fertilisation pioneer and international stem cell researcher, Professor Alan Trounson, will speak on stem cell research and regenerative medicine in the Latrobe Valley on Monday, 29 September.

Woman charged after armed robbery

A 30 year-old woman has been charged following an alleged armed robbery and theft of a vehicle at the Aldi car park, Traralgon on Wednesday morning.

New station on the horizon

Morwell Fire Brigade will benefit from a new multi-million dollar station, replacing the McDonald Street facility it has "outgrown".

Relay the purple message

Morwell shop fronts have turned all shades of purple this week to promote Latrobe Valley's annual Relay for Life.

The changing face of the Valley

THE face of migration into Latrobe Valley is changing dramatically in the wake of an ageing European community.

More work to be done: Advance Morwell

Advance Morwell chair John Guy has joined the chorus of discontent over the Hazelwood Mine Fire Inquiry Report's failure to recommend changes to the rehabilitation of the Latrobe Valley's open cut mines.

Girls pick up tools of the trade

DRILLS were whirring and hammers banging as Latrobe Valley girls tested out some tools during a workshop aimed at encouraging them to pursue non-traditional trades roles.

Greens all aboard for extra services

The Greens are hoping to boost the numbers of train commuters travelling to and from the Latrobe Valley through the introduction of additional key morning and afternoon peak services.

New Morwell school in the bag

A LONG awaited merger of three Morwell primary schools under a brand new building is set to be funded no matter which major party wins government.

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