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Gippsland V/Line on track for Wi-Fi

Commuters have welcomed plans by the State Government to provide access to free Wi-Fi on V/Line services between Traralgon and Melbourne.

Moe bank robber jailed

The man who robbed Moe's Westpac bank on 23 September last year was affected by a "cocktail of stimulants and OxyContin" on the day of the offence.

Centrelink rule change welcome relief

Latrobe Valley welfare agencies have welcomed a change to Centrelink payment rules, which allows recipients to earn more through part-time work.

Gippsland students falling behind

A STATE-wide education audit has shed light on poor outcomes for rural students in comparison to their city counterparts.

Valley union stalwart blacklisted

Gippsland's most prominent electrical union official has been barred from entering work sites by the Fair Work Commission, for failing to disclose past industrial misdemeanors in a permit application.

Safety-net school penned for term three start

The long-awaited alternative high school promised to replace Morwell's Woolum Bellum College, which controversially closed in late 2012, is set to commence classes in term three.

Council overhauls meeting schedule

Community members wishing to speak to Latrobe City councillors on a broad range of topics at council's public presentation sessions will now have a greater chance following newly implemented procedures.

Valley suicide rates exceed national and state averages

INCIDENTS of suicide in the Latrobe Valley have promoted community action, with the region exceeding national and state averages in the most recent Australian Bureau of Statistics data.

Body found in Moe

UPDATE: A post-mortem is this morning being conducted on the body of a man found deceased in Moe on Wednesday, as police work to determine the cause of death.

Mine fire inquiry consultation sessions announced

The Hazelwood Mine Fire Inquiry will hold seven community consultations sessions beginning this week.

Passionate voices to be silenced

A popular Latrobe Valley-based news reading service for visually impaired residents could stage its last broadcast this week.

Alarming suicide rise

A Latrobe Valley mental health agency fears the latest Australian Bureau of Statistics figures for the region in the wake of rising suicides rates across Australia

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