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Passionate elder remembered

The life of a much respected elder from Gippsland's indigenous community, Uncle Albert Mullett, will be remembered at one of his most treasured sites - the Knob Reserve in Stratford.

No stone left unturned

AN increase to the business payroll tax threshold is one of the best things an incoming State Government could do for employment prospects in the Latrobe Valley.

Latrobe’s ratepayer approval rises

SATISFACTION with Latrobe City Council has risen to 2012 levels after a dip last year, a recently released survey has revealed.

Man’s body discovered

The body of a 28 year-old Melbourne man was discovered at Mathison Park near Lake Hyland, Churchill on Friday morning.

Student’s drive to succeed

A 17 year-old Morwell boy has been recognised for his innovative automotive design by industry professionals.

‘Hospital burden should be lifted’

Latrobe Regional Hospital chief executive Peter Craighead said he hoped any savings eventuating from the carbon tax repeal would be passed on to health providers.

Carbon tax repeal reaction

THE Latrobe Valley's brown-coal power stations have been labelled the "biggest beneficiaries" following the repeal of the carbon tax.

Model to soar to new heights

A FORMER Traralgon College student is hitting the runway and taking her modelling career to new heights by competing in two international beauty pageants this year.

Career challenges for our new arrivals

Partners of skilled migrants often end up taking up a different career in a "lesser capacity" than in their home country, creating "underemployment" among members of the multicultural community.

Mooney ready to beat the ban

A Latrobe Valley electrical union stalwart is free to apply for his right to enter workplaces, after initially being barred by the Fair Work Commission in April.

Guards with guns set for Traralgon station

Traralgon train station is on track to receive five armed guards by the end of August, two-and-a-half years after the 'protective services officers' began rolling out across metropolitan stations.

Top honour for Morwell brigade pair

Two life memberships were awarded at Morwell Fire Brigade's 2014 annual dinner and presentation night.

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