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Gambling woes continue

Gambling support providers say the $44 million dollars lost though poker machines in Latrobe City venues this past year is just part of the problem facing the community.

The votes are in …

The bright and bubbly team at Traralgon Neighbourhood Learning House were bursting with excitement yesterday after claiming three major honours at the Latrobe City Business Tourism Association People's Choice Awards on Tuesday night.

Foggy five-car pile up

Foggy five-car pile up

Supported housing push ramps up

Mental health advocacy group Barrier Breakers has ramped up its push for supported accommodation units to be constructed in every major Gippsland town.

‘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.

Elderly woman dies in Traralgon collision

Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal vehicle collision in Traralgon on Friday.

New strategies to cope

LOVED ones of those addicted to ice and other harmful substances have been able to help each other through a support group which began in Warragul last year.

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.

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