Honouring workers
THE dangerous working conditions fire fighters and volunteers faced during the Hazelwood mine fire was highlighted at an annual workers memorial wreath laying ceremony at the Morwell Rose Garden on Friday.
Calls for flexibility on pension age
Latrobe Valley senior citizens are divided on where they stand regarding the Federal Government's pension age proposal, suggesting the measure should be flexible enough to allow manual workers to retire earlier than 70.
Creating an endless use of space
With the ability to host more than 20 activities at the one time, plans for the VRI Hall in Traralgon were well-received by the community on Saturday.
Resident’s claims watered down
A MOE resident is disappointed with the quality of his tap water after experiencing discolouration over the past two years.
Fed Uni to bid for smoke crisis health study
An impending study into the long-term health effects of the Hazelwood smoke crisis could be conducted by a local institution, if a bid by Federation University Gippsland is successful.
Forecast worsens for youth service
Grave concerns have been raised for Latrobe Valley's struggling teenage students, amid further signs the Federal Government will abandon funding to a "vital" youth outreach service.
One hour is all they ask
Latrobe Valley residents have a chance to help by donating just an hour of their time to the Salvation Army's Red Shield Appeal this month.
Hospital’s long wait finally over
A five-year campaign to attract funding for a much-needed expansion of Latrobe Regional Hospital finally came to an end this week.
A passion for the screen
While it may have never had the majestic presence of the Yallourn Theatre, the former Twin Cinema on Buckley Street, Morwell, has instilled its fair share of heartfelt memories.
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Nostalgic memories captured
A ROOM full of strangers laughing in unison, Jaffas rolling down the aisle, and secret teenage love in the dark; these are only some of the memories shared by many a cinema-goer.
LRH gains funding for major expansion
Latrobe Regional Hospital is set to go ahead with a major expansion that will see its emergency department more than double in size.
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