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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.

One hour is all they ask

Latrobe Valley residents have a chance to help by donating just an hour of their time to the Salvation Army's Red Shield Appeal this month.

LRH gains funding for major expansion

Latrobe Regional Hospital is set to go ahead with a major expansion that will see its emergency department more than double in size.

Embrace your inner bogan and save lives

Latrobe Valley residents will have the opportunity to save lives by dressing up as 'bogans' and playing a few games of bingo.

Mine fire health study details revealed

Victoria's chief health officer has revealed further details of an impending study into the long-term health impacts of the Hazelwood mine fire on the community.

‘Pam’ finally hits the water

It was an emotional milestone at the Paynesville slipyards on Thursday, as two litres of beer sprayed in celebration against the bow of Broome's oldest pearl lugger.

Gas plant blaze concern

A Gas fire at the ageing Australian Char plant in Morwell on Easter Saturday has sparked safety concerns from within the beleaguered workplace.

New hope for brown coal?

The hunt for the holy grail of brown coal power generation is set to head to Japan, where a "world-first" trial will run 20 tonnes of Latrobe Valley coal slurry through a large diesel engine.

Shot fired in Morwell

Police news: Police are investigating after a single shot was fired at a parked vehicle in Morwell on Saturday night.

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