Crunch time looms
WITH just two days remaining before Latrobe Valley voters take to the polls, McMillan and Gippsland's major party candidates are hoping final policy pitches will help their election prospects - or reduce 'safe' margins in both electorates.
Remember to cast your vote wisely
VOTERS in McMillan electorate have been urged to "pay careful attention" when voting on Saturday due to the high number of candidates running for election.
Catholic teachers to rally
Latrobe Valley's Catholic teachers and staff will descend on head office in Warragul today to protest an "unprecedented" hard-line stance taken by their employers in a 20-month industrial dispute.
Rubbish facility voted down
MOVES to establish a rubbish sorting facility in Morwell were blocked by Latrobe City Council on Monday night, amid fears it could cross-contaminate a neighbouring food business.
Wedding ring cast with ballot paper
A Latrobe Valley woman has made an extra contribution to democracy while voting
early in Traralgon.
Thanking the community
A shipping container filled with donations from the community will soon be on its way to Zimbabwean families in-need thanks to the efforts of two Latrobe Valley women.
A triple threat
A TRARALGON triple threat performer will travel to the United States in December for the second time to undergo intensive master classes in Hollywood with the finest people in show business.
Snakes wake up for spring
Snakes across Latrobe Valley are coming out of hibernation as the weather warms up and local snake-catchers have warned residents to be aware.
Following a dream
A Traralgon man has put his "life-savings" on the line for the launch of his new line of underwear which he has branded 'zayn'.
Valley job market strengthens
Morwell's unemployment rate is now the lowest it has been for years, according to recently released jobless figures.
Challenges to come
EFFORTS to see a new university entity for Gippsland thrive are expected to be both eased and challenged over coming weeks.
Drivers reminded to be alert following three deaths in three days
Latrobe Highway Patrol is reminding drivers to remain alert on the roads following three fatal collisions in three days last week.
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