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Dropping floor on wage

Low-income earners could be thousands of dollars out of pocket if the Federal Government adopts recommendations made by the Commission of Audit.

You never stop looking

Where does an eccentric accumulator of Moe soft drink bottles go to expand their collection? With a passion for most things classic and quirky, Moe antique and collectable picker David King may just be the man.

Project heating up

It is crunch time for an ambitious plan to create a socialised solar heating manufacturing plant in Morwell, with the co-operative renewing a call out for support amid ominous signs for the manufacturing sector.

Double fault flashover

TWO separate system failures led to the 'flashover' in Morwell last month that cut electricity to 80,000 homes across Gippsland, an interim report has revealed.

Sleepers’ hidden threat

A Latrobe Valley resident believes they have been exposed to hazardous chemicals, after using ex-railway sleepers as firewood, which are highly toxic when burnt.

Honouring workers

THE dangerous working conditions fire fighters and volunteers faced during the Hazelwood mine fire was highlighted at an annual workers memorial wreath laying ceremony at the Morwell Rose Garden on Friday.

Station building search continues

The Trafalgar Railway Building Committee is searching for an organisation to lease the town's vacant station building, after Baw Baw Shire declined the opportunity at Wednesday night's council meeting.

Calls for flexibility on pension age

Latrobe Valley senior citizens are divided on where they stand regarding the Federal Government's pension age proposal, suggesting the measure should be flexible enough to allow manual workers to retire earlier than 70.

Creating an endless use of space

With the ability to host more than 20 activities at the one time, plans for the VRI Hall in Traralgon were well-received by the community on Saturday.

Resident’s claims watered down

A MOE resident is disappointed with the quality of his tap water after experiencing discolouration over the past two years.

Fed Uni to bid for smoke crisis health study

An impending study into the long-term health effects of the Hazelwood smoke crisis could be conducted by a local institution, if a bid by Federation University Gippsland is successful.

Forecast worsens for youth service

Grave concerns have been raised for Latrobe Valley's struggling teenage students, amid further signs the Federal Government will abandon funding to a "vital" youth outreach service.

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