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Labor’s late candidate switch

The Labor party has been forced to make an 11th hour candidate changeover in the upper house seat of Eastern Victoria, two months out from the state election.

Calls to allay terror fears

Muslims living in the Latrobe Valley are concerned recent police raids against suspected terrorists may create fear and anxiety among their ranks.

Biker Mecca

Religion and motorcycles will meet at Mirboo North for Gippsland's inaugural 'Blessing of the Bike' ceremony.

Snail mail democracy

Vote counting has begun in a pre-selection ballot for an independent candidate in the Morwell seat, despite residents in Yinnar and Boolarra not receiving ballot papers.

Black coal tested

Queensland's black coal was the cause of a dark plume of smoke pouring out of Hazelwood Power Station on Monday.

Moe man killed

A 52 year-old Moe man was killed when his motorcycle and a four-wheel-drive collided at an intersection at Driffield on Monday about 4.50pm

Focused on the prize

A Traralgon photography duo have been left counting their wins following success at a national photography competition.

Rate reduction rejected

Latrobe City Council will not to pursue a rate reduction for the residents of postcode 3840 as compensation for the Hazelwood mine fire, as proposed by Cr Christine Sindt.

‘Surplus’ land sale decision deferred

Residents have voiced their opposition to Latrobe City Council's proposed sales of "surplus" parcels of land and properties.

Brodie’s road to Gallipoli

A 15 year-old Morwell boy has been selected as one of 80 students from across Victoria to attend the 2015 Anzac Day Gallipoli commemorative tour.

Gippsland overflowing with tourism potential

Expanding community-run events including the Walhalla Ljusfest for international and state-wide tourism is among a series of recommendations outlined in a Victorian tourism report.

EPA investigation underway

The Environment Protection Authority is collecting witness statements from some mine operators as part of ongoing investigations following the Hazelwood mine fire.

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Making public transport safe

  VICTORIA Police conducted a highly visible operation across Latrobe Valley's public transport network on Tuesday, April 28. Officers from Moe, Morwell and Traralgon uniform teamed...