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Don’t stop visiting your GP

A Moe general practitioner has urged residents to keep visiting their doctor in the wake of the Federal Government's announcement of a visitation payment fee.

Visa shake-up

Immigrants living in the Latrobe Valley are concerned changes announced under family visa applications could make it difficult for them to sponsor their parents to Australia to live.

Inventory auctioned

The remaining inventory of collapsed Traralgon company Nielson Builders went under the hammer on Tuesday in an attempt to recoup a fraction of the millions of dollars owed to creditors.

Smart meter concerns

Dozens gathered outside of Energy and Resources Minister Russell Northe's Morwell office on Friday protesting to stop the roll-out of smart meters before a health audit is completed.

Much to do on mine stability

Latrobe Valley's open cut mines continue to operate amid "significant" knowledge gaps surrounding mine stability management, an expert review panel has found.

Traralgon Police Station to undergo revamp

Traralgon Police Station is set to undergo a major renovation and expansion in order to cope with increased police numbers and potential future growth.

Forced adoptees are not alone

Latrobe Valley residents meeting to talk about the often painful impacts of forced adoption have been given an opportunity to see things from another perspective.

Thieves seize cards

A Goodwill gesture has been soured by opportunistic criminal activity, with reports several $100 vouchers have been stolen from Morwell mailboxes.

Tanjil South pedestrian dies

Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a pedestrian in Tanjil South yesterday on Becks Bridge Road about 6.30am.

Bringing business back to Morwell

A $670,000 project to revive Morwell's business sector will see each of the town's households receive $100 to spend within the town next week.

Vandalised, again

Commerical Road Primary school has again be targeted after a string of vandal attacks.

Fast food giant forced to wait

Permission for a second McDonald's restaurant in Traralgon has not yet been granted, with Latrobe City Council deferring a decision until the next council meeting on 10 June.

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