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Candidate not a happy camper

A NEW candidate for the state seat of Morwell has stepped out of the woods to change the rules surrounding outdoor recreation.

Change of the guard

The Gippsland Trades and Labour Council has vowed to continue its fight for social and community justice under the leadership of its new secretary Steve Dodd.

Australian Paper cuts deep

ABOUT 200 workers rallied outside Australian Paper's Maryvale mill on Friday, outraged by the company's move to employ New Zealand contractors over skilled Latrobe Valley tradespeople.

Morwell elder at wit’s end

A 91 year-old woman can no longer endure the hoards of rubbish lying just outside her Morwell home.

Police probe death in Churchill

Police have appealed for witnesses after a 51 year-old woman was found dead on McDonald Way, Churchill on Friday.

The track side’s fascination with fashion

Frocks, fascinators and fedoras grabbed the attention of the judging panel and audience at Moe Cup's Fashions on the Field.

Closure for sacked Latrobe City whistleblower

A CONTROVERSIAL and divisive two-year chapter in Latrobe City Council’s internal history has come to an end with the conclusion of an unfair dismissal case by a high-profile whistleblower.

Trial for one-punch assault

A 22 year-old Latrobe Valley man has been committed to stand trial for an alleged one-punch assault, which left a man in a coma in January.

Promises for firies to breathe easy

Labor candidate for Morwell Jadon Mintern said Latrobe Valley brigades would be a priority for new face masks as part of a promise to train Victorian firefighters to tackle coal mine fires.

Council backs vital chopper

THE push to secure a fire-bombing helicopter for the Latrobe Valley on an ongoing basis has gained unanimous endorsement from Latrobe City Council.

Burglaries under investigation

Police are investigating two burglaries which occurred between 4 and 6 October in Morwell.

Keep track of mining activity

The exploration activity of prospective mining companies will be easier to track for the public through the launch of a new web mapping site.

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