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‘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.

Speed zone review

Speed limit applications will be made by Latrobe City Council in a state-wide bid to rollout more 40 kilometre per hour zones - both fixed and time sensitive.

Ruff deal for beach hounds

Controversial new pet restrictions for Inverloch beaches will be re-examined by Bass Coast Shire Council next week, following fierce community opposition.

Aberfeldy charge dropped

UPDATE: The major charge against the man accused of causing the Aberfeldy bushfire on 17 January has been dropped.

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.

Asbestos fight ‘not over’

The community remembered those lost to asbestos-related disease and vowed to prevent others from suffering the same fate at an Asbestos Awareness Day ceremony at Morwell Centenary Rose Garden on Friday.

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.

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Morwell by-election confirmed

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