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Nostalgic memories captured

A ROOM full of strangers laughing in unison, Jaffas rolling down the aisle, and secret teenage love in the dark; these are only some of the memories shared by many a cinema-goer.

Calls for flexibility on pension age

Latrobe Valley senior citizens are divided on where they stand regarding the Federal Government's pension age proposal, suggesting the measure should be flexible enough to allow manual workers to retire earlier than 70.

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.

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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