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Ice report welcomed

The final report of the Parliamentary inquiry into the supply and use of the drug 'ice' has been welcomed by Latrobe Community Health Service.

Govt stoush over Federation Training

THE opposition spokesperson for the higher education and skills has criticised the announcement of a higher education centre at Federation Training's Traralgon campus.

Murphy to stand trial

THE man accused of dangerous driving causing the death of 55 year-old Thorpdale man Martin Borg has been committed to stand trial.

Health conservation

The establishment of a 'health conservation plan' and a Latrobe Valley health advocate are among suggestions the Board of Inquiry has made to improve and safeguard the community's health.

Advice to bosses unclear

Advice to bosses unclear

Firefighter wellbeing lacking in report: UFU

A UNITED Firefighters Union official has labelled discussions concerning firefighters in the Hazelwood Mine Fire Inquiry Report as minimal.

Pushing boundaries

THE disused 19th century Traralgon Court House is set to host something more than realistic oil paintings with two contemporary artists determined to "stir up a raucous".

Consultation extension denied

Residents within the Lake Narracan Precinct Structure Plan did not have their wish grated for an extension of the consultation period, which ended last Friday.

Perfect storm of events ‘foreseeable’

The owner of the Hazelwood open cut mine has maintained it did everything possible to prevent fire spreading into the mine, despite being handed a scathing report card by the mine fire inquiry.

Changes touted for Lake Narracan plan

Changes touted for Lake Narracan plan

The Italian connection

THE lack of information and protection available to young Italians visiting Australia on a working holiday visa is a major concern for the Italian government, a member of the Italian parliament revealed.

Lack of empathy slammed

A FEELING of "confusion, fear, anger and a lack of trust" within the community during the Hazelwood mine fire has been attributed to a lack of empathetic communication.

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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...