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Churchill crash cuts traffic light and knocks power pole

A MAN has escaped injury after driving his vehicle through a power pole in Churchill earlier today.

Free play to shine spotlight on family violence

A PLAY depicting the tragic consequences of violence against women is set to spark conversations this White Ribbon Day.

Industrial scale outage avoided

Moe business-owners have commended AusNet Services for reversing a decision they say could have cost the commercial and industrial community millions of dollars.

Valley home affordability ‘slipping beyond reach’

LATROBE Valley's housing affordability has declined at an "alarming" rate since 2004, according to recently-released Master Builders research.

Air monitoring sites finalised

Five EPA monitoring stations to remain in the Latrobe Valley until mid-2015, providing up-to-date air quality information to local communities.

Anglesea stoush hits Morwell

ANGLESEA residents are calling for the closure of Alcoa's power station and coal mine, fearing an event like the Hazelwood mine fire.

Promises rolled out for sport and recreation

EIGHT community sport and recreation facilities across the Latrobe Valley's smaller towns have been promised more than $450,000 in a hyper-local election commitment.

Chinese FTA to squeeze Maryvale: CFMEU

Landmark Free Trade Agreement deal struck with China could threaten job security at Australian Paper's Maryvale Mill, a key union has warned.

Labor vows to reopen inquiry

Calls to investigate claims the Hazelwood mine fire caused a spike in local deaths have been heard by the Labor opposition, who will commit $1.5 million to reopen the mine fire inquiry if it comes to power after 29 November.

Father brings daughter’s dream to life

Father brings daughter's dream to life

Top honours for Express

THE Latrobe Valley Express has taken out the Victorian Country Press Association's top award for its coverage of this year's Hazelwood mine fire.

‘Unacceptable risk’

Latrobe City ratepayers could be forced to foot the bill for any future Morwell Main Drain disasters depending on the results of a Supreme Court battle.

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