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Embrace your inner bogan and save lives

Latrobe Valley residents will have the opportunity to save lives by dressing up as 'bogans' and playing a few games of bingo.

Mine fire health study details revealed

Victoria's chief health officer has revealed further details of an impending study into the long-term health impacts of the Hazelwood mine fire on the community.

‘Pam’ finally hits the water

It was an emotional milestone at the Paynesville slipyards on Thursday, as two litres of beer sprayed in celebration against the bow of Broome's oldest pearl lugger.

Gas plant blaze concern

A Gas fire at the ageing Australian Char plant in Morwell on Easter Saturday has sparked safety concerns from within the beleaguered workplace.

New hope for brown coal?

The hunt for the holy grail of brown coal power generation is set to head to Japan, where a "world-first" trial will run 20 tonnes of Latrobe Valley coal slurry through a large diesel engine.

Shot fired in Morwell

Police news: Police are investigating after a single shot was fired at a parked vehicle in Morwell on Saturday night.

‘No incentive’ in direct action policy

Brown coal power stations in the Latrobe Valley are unlikely to participate in the Federal Government's direct action climate change policy, according to an environmental lobby group.

Valley embraces Anzac spirit

Thousands of Latrobe Valley residents converged on their town cenotaphs and RSLs on Friday, to pay solemn respect to those men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice.

Coal conference protest

Latrobe Valley residents affected by the Hazelwood coal mine fire along with environmentalists, this morning protested outside the International Low Rank Coal Conference in Melbourne.

Festival fever grips Valley

When members of the Traralgon and District Art Society set out to organise a humble art show, they never dreamt it would transform into a Valley-wide festival, with the potential to become a major tourism drawcard.

The affordable option

Morwell has the most affordable houses in Victoria , with a median house value of $168,401, recently released data has revealed.

Honoured soldiers

A PLAQUE honouring the lives of four local Boer War soldiers has been installed at Alexandra Park near the Morwell Skate Park.

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