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A safer pathway

A pathway leading to the Morwell Skate Park will soon be constructed following a funding announcement on Tuesday.

Latrobe hospital used as best example

LATROBE Regional Hospital was held up as one of the "best examples of how a healthcare service can be run" to a visiting Thai delegation, in Australia to observe new developments in the field, this week.

Morwell magnesium move

LONG-held plans for a magnesium plant in the Latrobe Valley have progressed with an announcement yesterday the project's proponents have secured a brownfield site in Morwell for a proposed start-up.

Carers need to re-charge

Traralgon carers joined together last week to support one another and highlight their need for more help.

Preparation for a smart response

As a 1000 hectare grass fire threatened Castlemaine on Tuesday, response authorities were hotly discussing the need for a whole-of-town evacuation.

Bed shortage continues

A KEY public advocacy report has found Latrobe Regional Hospital faces a continuing shortage of mental health beds in its acute unit.

FedUni announces executive team

AN interim charter to guide the new Federation University Australia through its initial months next year has been set out by the university.

‘Reckless’ spending concerns

The state and federal governments could be on the verge of making a series of "reckless" multi-million dollar payments to new coal companies in financial trouble, an environment group has warned.

High voltage surge

John McDonald is just one of hundreds of Mirboo North residents left with a swag of defective household appliances, due to a power surge which ripped through the town last week.

Jail cells under strain

Congestion in Victoria's overflowing prison structure is placing strain on Latrobe Valley's law and order system while jeopardising prisoners' rehabilitation prospects, a leading Morwell lawyer has warned.

Ambos under the pump

DATA showing Latrobe Valley paramedics responded to almost 200 alcohol-related callouts in a recent year has led the State Opposition to warn of increased strain on regional ambulance services.

Hazelwood asbestos scare forces change

Workers on a maintenance shut at Hazelwood Power Station have been able to return to work following an asbestos scare.

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