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Council concerns

THE deputy mayor has forwarded a statement of allegations about Latrobe City Council to the Independent Broad-Based Anti-Corruption Commission.

Jobs safe for rural lender

Employees at Rural Finance Corporation's Traralgon branch will not be affected by its sale to the Bendigo Bank by the State Government, according to the organisation's chief executive.

Card complaints continue

Confusion surrounding the $100 Revive Morwell cards has continued with claims residents have been told their replacements would not arrive in time for use.

Community thanks front line authorities

The Latrobe Valley community joined for an evening of fun, to say thank you to those who supported them during the recent fires at Latrobe City Council's Morwell car park on Friday.

Crunching waistlines for charity

Kilograms lost will equal dollars in the hands of a children's charity when Latrobe Valley residents train with Richard North this month.

Federation firm on research

FEDERATION University has confirmed its resolve to research despite calls by the Federal Government that some universities should only focus on teaching.

Document warned fire fighters of deadly gas

A DOCUMENT which warned of "potentially deadly" pockets of carbon monoxide in the Hazelwood mine, was only in its draft stage at the time of the February blaze, despite having been written four years earlier.

Insurance success for some Morwell residents

Morwell residents struggling to have their cleaning-related insurance claims paid in the wake of the fires can breathe a sigh a relief after agreements were reached.

A confusing and chaotic night

Confusion, chaos and condemning remarks from mine employees were the first signs of a treacherous night ahead of firefighters responding to the Hazelwood mine fire.

No triple zero call from Hazelwood

The manager in charge of the safety and security of the Hazelwood mine failed to phone triple zero when the mine caught fire, an inquiry has heard.

Talk about it, make a difference

Latrobe Regional Hospital has launched a fundraising appeal to transform the ageing, drab courtyards in its psychiatric unit into a vibrant garden that can assist in mental health recovery.

Political tension over mine rehabilitation

A political blame game has erupted over the state of Latrobe Valley's unrehabilitated open cut mines, such as the area where fire took root in Hazelwood in February.

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