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Push to re-name Latrobe Valley train stations

Council briefs: A Latrobe City councillor has proposed the Latrobe Valley's three train stations be re-named to exclude the town they are located in.

Confusion lurks in Traralgon laneway

A Traralgon green grocer has lodged a complaint with the Independent Broad-Based Anti-Corruption Commission as part of a year-long stoush with Latrobe City Council over the status of a laneway next to their business.

Debate boils over

The debate over the procurement policy and its impact on the Traralgon netball court project reached boiling point on Monday night, with mayor Sharon Gibson requesting Cr Kellie O'Callaghan leave council chambers.

Rescue attempt dropped

An ambitious attempt to rescue collapsed mortgage fund Gippsland Secured Investments has been aborted by a group of East Gippsland business leaders, labelling the plan too risky for investors.

Truce reached

Federal Court quashes plan to introduce stricter pay rise criteria for teachers.

Storm chasers

Latrobe Valley adrenaline junkies hunt the perfect storm.

‘Simply disgraceful’

Three sisters assaulted by a Latrobe Valley sex offender in the 1970s have warned other sex abuse victims against prolonging their silence.

Judge issues ute safety plea

A Latrobe Valley judge has issued an impassioned plea with the community after sentencing a Traralgon man over the deaths of two Sale men who were thrown from the back of a utility in March.

Viney to retire from politics

Upper house member for Eastern Victoria Matthew Viney will not recontest the next state election, informing parliamentary colleagues last week he was placing priority on his health.

Seven years for double fatal

A 20 year-old Traralgon man has been sentenced to seven years and three months in prison, with a non-parole period of four years over the death of two Sale men.

Moe couple targeted

An elderly Moe couple, who say they have been subject to a series of threatening and intimidating incidents at home and in public, have pleaded for the harassment to stop.

Man granted bail

A 19 year-old Hampton Park man who allegedly rammed a police car and assaulted an officer after drinking a slab of alcohol has been granted bail in Latrobe Valley Magistrates' Court.

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