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‘I’m willing to listen’

Latrobe City's new mayor is determined to see the Valley "be the best it can be". And she's not ruling out any method to meet that end.

Going beyond the call of duty

The professionalism, commitment and integrity of seven Latrobe Valley police officers has been recognised this week with commendations for "exceptionally high" police work.

Churchill women’s achievements awarded

NEWS IN BRIEF: Two Churchill women were recognised at the 2013 Regional Achievement and Community Awards on Saturday night.

Man charged after dog fight

POLICE NEWS IN BRIEF

Traralgon growth plan delayed

COUNCIL NEWS IN BRIEF

Traralgon motorcyclist dies following crash

A TRARALGON man has died after the motorcycle he was riding collided with a car near Mt Hotham yesterday. 

Recognised

SIX decades on from the Korean War, Traralgon Returned and Services League veterans of the conflict will at last be formally acknowledged and immortalised for their service this Remembrance Day.

Procurement under review

Latrobe City Council's controversial new procurement policy is up for review, after it delayed road work on a Morwell street for a month and drew strong criticism from the public and building community.

Get help to get ahead

State Member for Morwell Russell Northe has encouraged local businesses to evolve in order to remain competitive in an online world.

Compensation cuts could hit mental injury claims

Two Latrobe Valley road trauma professionals have spoken out against legislation which could prevent people psychologically scarred by car crashes from accessing compensation.

Frontline fire bombers grounded

Two fixed-wing fire bombers contracted to operate from Latrobe Regional Airport this bushfire season have been grounded amid structural integrity concerns.

Hotel proposal stymied

A developer has labelled a planning decision by Latrobe City Council to refuse a three-storey hotel for Traralgon's central business district as "inept".

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