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Tanjil South pedestrian dies

Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a pedestrian in Tanjil South yesterday on Becks Bridge Road about 6.30am.

Smart meter concerns

Dozens gathered outside of Energy and Resources Minister Russell Northe's Morwell office on Friday protesting to stop the roll-out of smart meters before a health audit is completed.

Much to do on mine stability

Latrobe Valley's open cut mines continue to operate amid "significant" knowledge gaps surrounding mine stability management, an expert review panel has found.

Bringing business back to Morwell

A $670,000 project to revive Morwell's business sector will see each of the town's households receive $100 to spend within the town next week.

Vandalised, again

Commerical Road Primary school has again be targeted after a string of vandal attacks.

Fast food giant forced to wait

Permission for a second McDonald's restaurant in Traralgon has not yet been granted, with Latrobe City Council deferring a decision until the next council meeting on 10 June.

Think about your behaviour

The latest police operation to target assaults in Gippsland will have "no end date".

Knife handle had accused’s DNA

The handle of a knife found in the Traralgon home of William Scriven contained his DNA and that of two other people, the Latrobe Valley Supreme Court has heard.

Hazelwood fire origin questioned

Doubt has been cast over official claims the Hazelwood open cut blaze was caused by an arson-lit fire in Driffield.

Extra recovery help for Valley

Latrobe Valley residents affected by the 2014 summer fires will benefit from long-term support programs aided by an additional $673,500 in State Government funding.

New coal tech ‘more harm than good’

Emerging brown coal technology development projects announced for the Latrobe Valley could pollute more over their full lifecycle than existing conventional alternatives, according to an environment body.

Left to fend for himself

A Koornalla man attempting to rebuild after the Black Saturday bushfires, targeted by serial thefts on his property, has accused the Traralgon police of ignoring his plight.

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