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Stomp to the hallowed turf

A NEWBOROUGH family is taking on an 1890-step challenge this weekend to encourage themselves to keep fit together.

Firies battle Maryvale blaze

About 30 firefighters were called to the Maryvale paper mill on Tuesday evening for an "arduous" firefight, forcing a paper machine offline for repairs.

Union hits back at mill management

The Electrical Trades Union has accused Australian Paper of downplaying the role of poor design work in construction delays to its $90 million recycling plant at the Maryvale mill.

No room to move on council budget

Community submissions on the 2014/15 budget have been rejected at Latrobe City Council's Monday meeting.

Horse bolts on Moe Cup public holiday bid

Moe Racing Club's bid for a half day public holiday for the township and surrounds on Moe Cup Day this year failed to gain Latrobe City Council support.

Horticultural passion

A JEERALANG Junction resident may be one of the few male amateur floral artists in Australia, but his passion for beauty hasn't wavered.

New blood ready to mix it up

Rotarians from across Victoria joined at the weekend to celebrate their hard work and the changeover of district leaders.

Fresh outlook for Rotary

A MAN who has committed his life to community service and local industry is shining the medal of his most recent honour.

Thieves charged

Two Morwell men have been charged with committing a string of burglaries in Morwell, Hazelwood North and Churchill this past week.

Latrobe Valley taxi drivers on the ball

REGIONAL taxi drivers are more than familiar with their local areas and do not need a geographical test, which their city counterparts will have to undertake, a Morwell taxi service operator claims.

Couples therapy available

Latrobe Valley couples seeking to tie the knot or after a relationship check-up may be able to receive free education and counselling.

Steel better option

A NICHE steel making industry in the Latrobe Valley, processing iron ore sourced from East Gippsland, is a more realistic prospect than a national mineral processing hub, as suggested by mining magnate Clive Palmer this week.

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