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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.

Jobs to go at LCHS

Up to 16 positions will be made redundant at Latrobe Community Health service, the organisation has this morning revealed.

Contract uncertainty for teachers

Gippsland public school teachers are feeling the negative effects that come with the uncertainty of contract position work, according to a recent survey.

More bus services needed

A Gippsland transport group is lobbying the State Government for increased bus services from Traralgon to Sale to better connect Gippslanders.

‘Crucial’ disconnection

Latrobe Valley firefighters have gone public with their frustrations over frontline radio blackspots, despite a recent $66 million digital network upgrade across Victoria.

Advocacy group flares up

A petition addressed to the State Energy and Resources Minister is calling for the enforcement of comprehensive fire protection measures in the Hazelwood mine.

Pungent poultry fertiliser

Chicken manure spread across a farming property outside Morwell is most likely the source of a strong odour brewing over the town in recent weeks.

Independent monitor appointed to Latrobe City

The independent monitor appointed to oversee Latrobe City Council says the new arrangement is "not an investigation", rather a way to provide support to council.

Rubbish collection delayed

Valley residents will have to get used to the sights and smells of burgeoning wheelie bins over the next few days, after Latrobe City Council announced a short-term delay to waste collection services.

Valley called on to live lighter

A healthy-living campaign launched across the state today will graphically highlight the risks associated with unhealthy weight, poor diet and physical inactivity.

Active start to the day

A Latrobe Valley fitness duo is running free training sessions with the desire to inspire community members to exercise

State funding rescue for LLEN

An organisation that supports disengaged youth will continue in 2015 after the State Government announced on Thursday it will pick up $8 million out of an $11 million shortfall.

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