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Testing the waters

Community led calls for a class action over the Hazelwood mine fire have been heard, with compensation law firm Maurice Blackburn launching an investigation into the incident.

Fire designation confusion

Emergency Management Commissioner Craig Lapsley will review the naming conventions of fires to better reflect an incident, following confusion during the Hazelwood mine fire.

Teenagers’ drive to independence

A MENTORING program which helps disadvantaged teenagers learn to drive is equipped to expand, following major community donations.

Advisory group established

FEDERATION University Australia has announced the formation of a leading industry advisory group into mining, resources, and mining services.

Drug offences climb

AN overall 41.6 per cent increase in drug-related crime in the Latrobe Valley has been attributed in part to a greater focus on these types of offences, according to Latrobe Service Area Acting Inspector Dean Thomas.

Theft a ‘kick in the guts’

Walhalla Goldfields Railway volunteers are unable to perform track maintenance following the theft of about $4600 worth of equipment from the Thomson Station Way and Works shed.

A force in food

Latrobe Valley's own culinary creative Timothy Martin has come a long way since firing up his cooking career in Moe.

Push for Churchill pavilion increases

Pressure is mounting on Latrobe City Council to secure funding for a sports pavilion at Churchill's synthetic sports pitch.

Paintballers hopeful for fair change to age limit

A push to reduce the legal paintball age to 16 years in Victoria has been welcomed by the local fraternity of pellet paladins.

Quick thinking

Stroke-survivor Barbara Gabogrecan has written a book about her experience, despite not being able to read.

Dental waiting list to rise as jobs go from LCHS

Latrobe Community Health Service says its dental waiting list is expected to rise, following the announcement of staff redundancies.

Flaming pride

The rainbow colours of the equal rights movement has seen some notable enhancements of late.

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