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Wellington locks in historically low rate rise

The Wellington Shire Council has adopted its 2014/15 budget and a 3.8 per cent increase in general rates and charges, its lowest rise in 10 year

‘Let Inquiry take its course’

As the Latrobe Valley community waits for the findings of the Hazelwood Mine Fire Inquiry, the state's leading emergency psychologist has spoken about how to deal with the uncertainty.

Group wants Traralgon out of Latrobe City

The Traralgon secession movement is on the brink of revival, with a community group again pushing for the town to break away from Latrobe City Council.

More havoc on the way

STRONG winds are causing havoc across Gippsland with the SES receiving 60 assistance requests between 11.30am and 4pm today.

Advocating for asylum seekers

A recently established Latrobe Valley group hopes to support some of the world's most marginalised people.

Millions up in smoke: HVP

The colossal costs of the February bushfires continue to emerge, with extensive burning in Hancock Victoria Plantations sites across Gippsland ringing up a damage bill in excess of $10 million.

Cocktails to support kids

A CHURCHILL family is hoping to make this year's Charity Cocktail Night bigger than ever, and raise thousands to support bereaved families.

New track for old dogs

A 41-year wait has come to an end at Traralgon Greyhound Racing Club with an imminent $6.1 million overhaul of the track and surrounding facility to take place.

Warming community spirit on winter’s night

MORWELL was illuminated by artistic projections on Friday night as hundreds of people turned out for the second annual Winter Night Festival.

Soaring to new heights

A TRARALGON-made aircraft could soon gain state and federal government contracts while its manufacturer expands its facility.

Big screen boost

RACING is coming to the big screen in the Latrobe Valley, following the announcement of an "absolutely massive" permanent video panel to be installed at Moe Racing Club.

Parking frustrations

Churchill residents are frustrated by delayed reconstruction works at the town's northern car park, but Latrobe City has assured the community the project's completion was "weeks, not months or years away".

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