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Funding injection to expand facility

Traralgon steel manufacturer Steeline Gippsland has "exciting times ahead" due to the State Government supporting the company with a funding boost for large scale expansion.

Downpour tests region

The Latrobe Valley's first big downpour of the year had Traralgon residents evacuated from their homes, new infrastructure tested and a man winched to safety.

More heavy rain on the way

The State Emergency Service has warned of a high chance of flooding in the Traralgon Creek area later this afternoon and overnight.

Myki coming soon to Traralgon trains

Latrobe Valley V/Line commuters will be able to use the Myki ticketing system from 8 July, when it rolls out to the Traralgon line.

Unit decision ‘curious’

State Member for Morwell Russell Northe has echoed community concerns over the approval of a 16-unit development in the bowl of a quiet Traralgon court, but it is unclear whether his government will respond in accordance.

Former local honoured

Former Morwell man Paul Broderick received a Victorian Public Service medal in the Queen's Birthday Honours List over the long weekend.

Candidates announced

WHILE the Australian Labor Party has yet to endorse a candidate to contest the seat of Gippsland at the next federal election, the Palmer United Party has committed to announcing candidates for Gippsland and McMillan within three weeks.

Synthetic drug warning

A Latrobe Valley man has warned of the effects of synthetic drugs after his legal high almost ended in tragedy.

Reality check for new coal

The man behind a stalled coal-to-fertiliser project first announced for the Latrobe Valley in 2008 has moved to cool any lingering expectations, pledging his company is having a "damn good go" at bringing the project to fruition.

Residents advised to be prepared following flood evacuation notice

UPDATE: The State Emergency Service has issued a flood prepare to evacuate notification for homes near the Traralgon Creek.

Long weekend shortfalls

MOST of Gippsland underwent periods where no ambulance was available over the Queen's Birthday long weekend, the State Opposition claimed this week.

‘Taken for granted’

BILLIONAIRE and aspiring politician Clive Palmer says the Latrobe Valley has suffered "enormous disruption" to its community at the hands of government policies and he is the man to undo the damage.

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