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Heroin and codeine addictions addressed  

ALTERNATIVE medicines to assist with drug addictions such as heroin and codeine will become accessible as part of a new State Government initiative.

‘Election promises’ axed

The future of three Traralgon sporting projects have been thrust into limbo, with more than $850,000 in promised Federal Government funding officially cancelled.

Sea change for Latrobe chief

Outgoing Latrobe City chief executive Paul Buckley looks back on almost 10 years at the helm of an organisation which has grappled with unique challenges.

Compassion in face of trauma

A Seaton man first on the scene to a horrific late-night accident has been lauded by Latrobe Valley police for his compassion and conduct under extreme pressure.

All aboard the night rider

THE late-night bus, which gets weekend pub-goers safely to their home towns from Traralgon’s entertainment precinct, will be perpetually funded if a local politician’s push is successful.

Latrobe City chief executive resigns

Latrobe City Council chief executive Paul Buckley has tendered his resignation after nine years in the lead role.

Don’t ignore the worrying symptoms

GARDS member Margaret Cook, who lost her husband Graeme to mesothelioma in 2010, shared her family's struggle at the asbestos awareness ceremony on Friday morning.

Social media grooming probe

THE Morwell Sexual Offences and Child Abuse Investigation Team has issued an impassioned plea to parents to monitor their children's activity on social media.

Good service key to local shopping

IF the community does not shop in its local area, there will not be as many businesses in Traralgon in five years' time.

Labor’s Gippsland void

Gippsland could be stranded without local Labor parliamentary representation for the first time in decades, if current moves to bypass rank-and-file upper house preselection are successful.

Nats preselection earlier than expected

Candidate preselection for the Victorian Nationals is due to begin before Christmas.

Motorcycle crash injures two

Police news: Police are calling for witnesses to a motorcycle crash which injured two Morwell men at the weekend.

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Historic house won’t fall

By BLAKE METCALF-HOLT   LOCALS concerned about the historic Ostler’s House in Traralgon have nothing to worry about. As the Kay Street-Grey St multi-level carpark etches closer...