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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.

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.

Community voices needed

An advocate for change has called on Narracan electorate residents to voice their opinions before it is too late.

In a state of fear

A Latrobe Valley man tells of his family's ordeal in war-torn Iraq.

CEO hunt drawing to an end

Applications for a new chief executive for Latrobe City Council are set to close at the beginning of next month.

Groups welcome monitor appointment

Community groups have welcomed the appointment of an independent monitor to Latrobe City Council, identifying a range of issues they want addressed.

Call for independent candidate

A grassroots political advocacy group is calling for an independent candidate in the lead up to the state election.

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.

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