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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.

Card confusion doesn’t halt big spend

Confusion surrounding the use of the Revive Morwell gift cards has not stopped more than $300,000 being spent in the town's businesses so far.

Creditors ‘unlikely to see a cent’

The majority of creditors owed an estimated $4.8 million by the collapsed Nielson Builders are "unlikely to see a cent", according to the man appointed to liquidate to company.

Flag flying for hope

With a hint of ceremonial smoke in the air, community members gathered to raise Australian indigenous and Torres Strait Islander flags yesterday.

Murder trial jury discharged

THE jury in the murder trial of Traralgon man Willam Scriven was yesterday morning discharged.

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.

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