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More smokers than average

Latrobe Valley continues to host Gippsland's largest proportion of smokers, despite gradual reductions in smoking rates across the region.

Community ads hit the mark

The success of an anti-smoking television campaign targeting Gippsland's indigenous communities has bolstered hopes the region's high aboriginal smoking rates can be reduced.

Mine rescue mission

The emergency response expertise of Latrobe Valley's power industry was pitted against the state's finest at the weekend, at the Victorian Mine Rescue Competition held at the AGL Loy Yang mine.

Mammoth efforts recognised

The incredible fundraising efforts of a Moe man, which saw almost $1 million raised for the Royal Children's Hospital, have been recognised with the prestigious Dame Elisabeth Murdoch award.

Coal mine planning’s dark history 

MORE than three decades ago, long-time local planning manager David Langmore was brewing an idea that Latrobe Valley's unique history lent itself to the possibility of a book unveiling the stories behind some of its monumental events.

Getting behind small businesses

Businesses throughout Latrobe Valley celebrated the inaugural Support Small Business Day on Saturday, with most concluding it was a great concept with room for improvement.

Feedback wanted

Gippsland voters had their say on how local councillors are elected at a public hearing on Monday.

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.

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From the archives with Aidan Knight

50 years ago The Express, April 2, 1976 The pong stays for winter THE APM "pong" will continue to offend Latrobe Valley noses for yet another winter....