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Sharin’ a great yarn or two

The rich local history of Latrobe Valley's indigenous community will be enshrined on video, with the help of a local contingent of Koorie teenagers trying their hand at filmmaking.

Back to drawing board

THE protracted wait for construction of a new home for three Morwell primary schools is set to continue, with the State Government revealing it intends to go back to the drawing board.

No budget surprises

There were no surprises for the Latrobe Valley in the State Budget, with the previously announced $73 million Latrobe Regional Hospital expansion remaining the region's big ticket item.

Rail line upgrades booked in

More reliable train services along the Gippsland line are a step closer, with upgrades to the Pakenham and Cranbourne lines set to begin in early 2015.

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.

New editor for Express

The Latrobe Valley Express has this week welcomed a new editor - Shaun Mallia.

Valley’s new lifeline

LIFELINE Gippsland's new chief executive knows first-hand what it's like to have someone considering to take their own life on the other side of the phone line.

Still divided on timber plan

Australian Paper's Maryvale Mill has welcomed a State Government decision to reduce logging to protect the endangered Leadbeater's Possum - but environmentalists warn the changes are 'clearfell' harvesting by another name.

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.

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.

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