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Master J’s journey

Three year-old Jakob Engley will travel to the United States to undergo three weeks of intensive therapy for an undiagnosed genetic disorder.

Wheelchair cab service ‘not viable’

Traralgon Taxis has been forced to cut back on its wheelchair accessible cabs amid increasing financial pressures.

Huge workforce tackles Loy Yang digital overhaul

A colossal $60 million upgrade to an AGL Loy Yang generation unit is in full swing, with more than 900 personnel expected to be engaged in the overhaul.

Have your say on Inverloch beach dog restrictions

Residents, home-owners and visitors to Inverloch will get the chance to have their say on when dogs are allowed on beaches as part of a public forum on Monday night.

Senseless attack on 100 year-old tree

Police are investigating a vandalism attack on one of Commercial Road, Morwell's two iconic palm trees.

Community divided over Walhalla move

Not all Walhalla and district ratepayers support a proposed move into Latrobe City Council's boundaries - a matter pushed by the Walhalla and Mountain Rivers Tourism Association.

Vital foster carers needed in Latrobe Valley

A Morwell based welfare agency has issued an impassioned plea for locals to consider foster care as it battles to keep up with demand.

Super Nanny

It was a case of empty nest syndrome which prompted Ellen McConnell to take up foster caring.

Government rejects death data

The Victorian Health Department has said there is "no evidence" in data suggesting an increase in the death rate during the Hazelwood mine fire.

Group’s fight taken to Parliament

Forty Latrobe Valley residents rallied on the steps of the State Parliament and in the lower house yesterday, calling for increased death rates during the Hazelwood mine fire to be investigated.

Class action support

Support is gaining for a class action against GDF SUEZ after 100 residents gathered at a community meeting to discuss the Hazelwood Mine Fire Inquiry report on Sunday.

Police out in force

Substance and alcohol impaired drivers will have their night out cut short when an operation by Traralgon police comes into force this weekend.

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Pegasus return to seniors

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