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Woman injured in Morwell car collision

A WOMAN has been airlifted to hospital after two cars collided at the Strzelecki Highway and Princes Freeway roundabout in Morwell.

Splitsville for the Valley?

PRO-SECESSION sentiment could be brewing in a second Latrobe Valley town, after a former Latrobe City mayor called on the Moe community to "discuss" the possibility of breaking away from the rest of the Valley.

Jobs toll could reach 70 at Energy Brix

UPDATE: Redundancies at Morwell's Energy Brix power station and briquette factory could reach 70, after HRL announces station closure at end of August.

Alleged assault of paramedic

An alleged punch-on between a paramedic and a Moe man on Saturday is under police investigation.

Reserve the right to rejoice

One of Morwell's hidden natural gems is set to receive $140,000 in amenity upgrades after years of vandalism, fire damage and dwindling support.

Valley’s coal seam gas concerns

Concerns, opinions and questions about coal seam gas mining in the Latrobe Valley were heard from more than 60 residents at consultation sessions in Traralgon on Thursday.

Uni shuttle bus saved at 11th hour

The surprise cancellation of a shuttle bus connection between Federation University's Churchill campus and the Morwell train station last week was short-lived, with the university stepping in to run the service.

Left stranded

V/Line will review how it announces service changes at unmanned regional stations, after a Trafalgar woman was left stranded on her local train platform last week.

Keen eye on the sky

Next time you feel overwhelmed by wet and overcast conditions, spare a thought for Latrobe Valley’s avid backyard astronomers, like Churchill’s Chris Stockdale.

Houses up in flames

TWO Latrobe Valley homes have been destroyed, and one life lost in two devastating house fires on Thursday.

Sure winner for Jacob

A TRARALGON teen with aspirations for the big screen is another step closer to his dream, landing a recurring role in prime-time television show Winners and Losers.

Crowds flock to retro Rosedale

AN annual event was declared following a torrent of more than 10,000 people cascaded through the streets of Rosedale on Sunday.

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Cr Lund steps down, leaving council one short

By AIDAN KNIGHT   MORWELL River Ward has been left without representation, after councillor Tracie Lund resigned publicly on Monday morning (March 16). Cr Lund's five-year term...