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Asbestos links left unmade

Experts in asbestos-related diseases will visit Latrobe Valley to give residents a greater chance at making informed decisions about their health.

Financial boost for carbon capture and storage

The ambitious pursuit to realise carbon capture and storage has attracted another $5 million in State Government funding, in hopes it can attract future investment in alternative Latrobe Valley brown coal projects.

Mine Fire Inquiry not possible to reconvene: Ryan

The deputy premier says he is not "accepting, rejecting or otherwise" the data suggesting an increase in the death rate during the Hazelwood mine fire.

‘Completely devastated’

THE Latrobe Valley aviation community is in a state of shock after the death of two of its long standing members in a light-plane crash in New South Wales yesterday.

Time for change: Walhalla looks to Latrobe City

Walhalla and district has renewed its push to move into Latrobe City's boundaries, launching a Facebook page to "start the conversation" on Saturday.

IVF pioneer to speak in Valley

IN vitro fertilisation pioneer and international stem cell researcher, Professor Alan Trounson, will speak on stem cell research and regenerative medicine in the Latrobe Valley on Monday, 29 September.

Woman charged after armed robbery

A 30 year-old woman has been charged following an alleged armed robbery and theft of a vehicle at the Aldi car park, Traralgon on Wednesday morning.

New station on the horizon

Morwell Fire Brigade will benefit from a new multi-million dollar station, replacing the McDonald Street facility it has "outgrown".

Cancer centre increases capacity

A MAJOR expansion of the Gippsland Cancer Care Centre, aimed at addressing an increasing demand for cancer services, will be completed by the end of the month.

Tribute to an important part of Driffield’s history

IN a bid to create awareness of Driffield's history, a resident's push for a informative display commemorating the community that was has borne fruit.

Kellie’s patient journey

From chair of the board, to patient in her own hospital, Kellie O'Callaghan speaks about her breast cancer journey.

Employment barrier to a new life

THE lack of job opportunities is the greatest barrier facing migrants when relocating to regional Victoria, according to newly-arrived migrants speaking at a training seminar in the Latrobe Valley.

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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...