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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.

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.

‘No incentive’ in direct action policy

Brown coal power stations in the Latrobe Valley are unlikely to participate in the Federal Government's direct action climate change policy, according to an environmental lobby group.

Valley embraces Anzac spirit

Thousands of Latrobe Valley residents converged on their town cenotaphs and RSLs on Friday, to pay solemn respect to those men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice.

Coal conference protest

Latrobe Valley residents affected by the Hazelwood coal mine fire along with environmentalists, this morning protested outside the International Low Rank Coal Conference in Melbourne.

The battle continues for Glenn

On the eve of Anzac Day, Morwell-based Afghanistan veteran Glenn Fenton has opened up about his struggle with post traumatic stress disorder.

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