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Tunnel stoush deepens

A State Government minister has been drawn into the long running stoush over the future of Walhalla's iconic eco tourism attraction, the Horseshoe Bend Tunnel.

Detectives divided on shifts

A robust discussion is brewing in Latrobe Valley's police ranks over a proposal which could see Morwell detectives forced to respond to incidents in Cowes in the middle of the night.

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.

Bed shortage continues

A KEY public advocacy report has found Latrobe Regional Hospital faces a continuing shortage of mental health beds in its acute unit.

FedUni announces executive team

AN interim charter to guide the new Federation University Australia through its initial months next year has been set out by the university.

‘Reckless’ spending concerns

The state and federal governments could be on the verge of making a series of "reckless" multi-million dollar payments to new coal companies in financial trouble, an environment group has warned.

High voltage surge

John McDonald is just one of hundreds of Mirboo North residents left with a swag of defective household appliances, due to a power surge which ripped through the town last week.

Jail cells under strain

Congestion in Victoria's overflowing prison structure is placing strain on Latrobe Valley's law and order system while jeopardising prisoners' rehabilitation prospects, a leading Morwell lawyer has warned.

Devotion to help others

IF there is one thing foster carer Wendy Henry knows for certain, its that "life didn’t come with a book".

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.

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