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Conflicting polls of Morwell seat security

Latrobe Valley 1st is calling the Morwell electorate a marginal seat after polling a fraction of its approximate 40,000 voters.

Track work to take weeks

The closure of the Gippsland V/Line west of Moe will last "weeks rather than months", as largescale works get underway as part of a $4 million bridge replacement project.

Contribution to those less fortunate

A group of seniors personally affected by World War II have devoted their time to making blankets for refugees.

Govt pledges school funding

Much-needed upgrades to Albert Street Primary School's perimeter fence could become a reality if the current State Government is re-elected, Member for Narracan Gary Blackwood announced on Friday.

Start the conversation

In the aftermath of losing their brother-in-law to depression, a Traralgon couple hope to bring the topic of suicide to the forefront in the Latrobe Valley.

Hope through strength

Naomi Murphy emulates strength and courage. She sits peacefully in the meeting room, sharing her story with conviction. But Ms Murphy's story is not uncommon - she has been a victim of domestic violence.

Traralgon is race ready

While trainers are busy preparing their horses, Latrobe Valley women are finalising their outfits ahead of Ladies' Day at Glenview Park, Traralgon on Saturday.

Educating to stop abuse

In a bid to reduce child sexual abuse rates, a Latrobe Valley entertainment icon has set out to educate children's workers and parents about empowering children.

High rent creates stress

Almost a third of renters in Latrobe Valley are in housing stress according to data recently analysed by the Council to Homeless Persons.

Difficult situation

Traralgon mum Jessica Spencer is one of almost a third of renters in the Morwell electorate struggling to afford rent and cover the cost of living.

Health expo postponed

The Latrobe Valley Health and Wellbeing Expo organiser is disappointed the exhibition has been postponed to 2015.

Valley no place for Palmer’s ‘mining pawn’

Billionaire mining magnate Clive Palmer's "shareholder tycoon" attitude towards the Latrobe Valley has been slammed by a departing Palmer United Party member, amid claims the party is in "complete disarray".

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