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Encouraging understanding

A misunderstood condition may be unknowingly affecting many Latrobe Valley residents.

Morwell mine fire health centre awarded

The Morwell health assessment centre established during the Hazelwood open cut mine fire has won a national public safety award.

What we got: State Budget 2014-15

The previously announced $73 million for an expansion of Latrobe Regional Hospital was the Latrobe Valley's biggest ticket item in today's State Budget.

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.

Fighting the fine print

More than 40 Morwell residents are relying on a Latrobe City contracted insurance broker to push for payouts on Hazelwood mine fire cleanup claims, which have been rejected or held up.

Journey down the rabbit hole

The Alice Project is in full swing in the Latrobe Valley - a host of activities designed to inspire movement, curiosity and creative thinking.

‘Hands off the NDIS’

Any delays to the National Disability Insurance Scheme could "emotionally ruin" Gippsland-based carers and their families, a leading advocate has warned.

Students to pay loans quicker

UNIVERSITY students and graduates are concerned the proposed drop of the HELP debt repayment threshold will have negative financial consequences.

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Pegasus return to seniors

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