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.
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.
Fed Uni to bid for smoke crisis health study
An impending study into the long-term health effects of the Hazelwood smoke crisis could be conducted by a local institution, if a bid by Federation University Gippsland is successful.
Forecast worsens for youth service
Grave concerns have been raised for Latrobe Valley's struggling teenage students, amid further signs the Federal Government will abandon funding to a "vital" youth outreach service.
One hour is all they ask
Latrobe Valley residents have a chance to help by donating just an hour of their time to the Salvation Army's Red Shield Appeal this month.
Hospital’s long wait finally over
A five-year campaign to attract funding for a much-needed expansion of Latrobe Regional Hospital finally came to an end this week.
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Traralgon hosts state championships
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By KATRINA BRANDON
TOUGH games were fought at the 74th annual Table Tennis Victorian Country Championships on the King’s Birthday long weekend (June 6-8).
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