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Returned dog stolen

A pet dog has gone missing from its Churchill home in the wake of a failed police attempt to have it permanently removed from its owner.

Spotlight on violence

EFFORTS to overcome Latrobe Valley's well documented battle with domestic violence were stepped up across several domains this week.

Ambos, gov to begin talks

MONTHS into protracted negotiations, parties to the state's ambulance dispute have agreed to a voluntary conciliation process at the Fair Work Commission.

Sokaluk sued for compo

The arsonist who lit a Black Saturday bushfire that killed 10 people has appeared in court over a compensation claim from the partner of one of his victims.

New ‘guide’ for Valley’s future

A NEWLY released report into the Latrobe Valley's economic future has found regional governance is "ad-hoc and fragmented" and called for a new, funded body to help steer "revitalisation".

Baw Baw’s new councillor

Peter Kostos has been elected as a councillor for Baw Baw Shire's Mount Worth Ward after a countback of votes by the Victorian Electoral Commission on Monday.

Keeping high speed rail agenda on track

Calls for a high speed rail to come through Gippsland have persisted, with local councils calling on state and federal governments to conduct a cost-benefit analysis on the proposed route.

School teachers urged to maintain pressure

Gippsland teachers are being urged to maintain pressure on the State Government to sign up for education funding reforms, before the announcement of a federal election date terminates the negotiation period.

Funding milestone welcomed

Gippsland's Catholic primary and secondary school sector has welcomed a "significant" funding milestone, after signing up to the Better Schools plan last week.

Police investigate Westbury fatal crash

The Victoria Police Major Collision Unit is investigating a fatal crash at Westbury yesterday morning.

Power in numbers

The resolve of 75 Yallourn operators, locked out of their workplace for the fifth week running as part of an intense industrial dispute, has been "steeled" by a high profile show of support on Friday.

EnergyAustralia expands operations

Yallourn Power Station owner-operator EnergyAustralia has purchased two black coal-fired power stations in New South Wales, as the state moves to privatise its power sector.

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