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Diversion flows again

 Full river flows are gushing through the Morwell River Diversion for the first time in 14 months.

Shed’s devastating blow

Volunteers at the Traralgon Men's Shed have been left devastated after thieves broke into their office and stole a new computer system.

Realistic challenge

ON a recent day on the job local paramedic Kerryn Wratt was ambushed, dragged from his vehicle by gun-toting rebels, had a black bag put over his head and was threatened with death.

Rail trail on path to completion

A crowd of excited community members gathered at the Glengarry Gippsland Plains Rail Trail site on Friday to celebrate a funding announcement which will finally see the near-completion of the trail by March.

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.

Fresh food thinking

A NEW approach to the obesity epidemic plaguing Latrobe Valley aims to transform the region's 'food system' through a series of initiatives.

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.

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Holding the line

By PEACE IJIYERA   ON the Saturday of Reconciliation Week (May 30), Indigenous author, Traditional Owner and Native Title Holder, Frankie Dunne, held a book launch...