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Baw Baw councillor dies

The Baw Baw Shire community is mourning the loss of its longest-serving councillor, Bill Harrington.

Yallourn’s water woes continue

The emergency pumping of floodwater from Yallourn's active coal mine, which began overflowing into the open cut on Saturday after heavy rain, has begun after receiving environment regulator approval.

Cuts to impact on Parks frontline

A Gippsland-based Parks Victoria ranger has warned State Government moves to cut 10 per cent of its workforce statewide will inevitably impact on frontline parks management practices.

Water customers to pay less

The average Gippsland Water customer will pay slightly less for annual water consumption in the coming financial year, according to new pricing figures approved by the Essential Services Commission.

Tree hacking anger

Latrobe City Council has condemned a spate of irreparable vandalism to trees across the Latrobe Valley.

‘Education not imprisonment’

A "MASSIVE injection" of funds to implement a targeted, national education campaign on the dangers of 'ice' is required urgently.

Duplication progresses

State Public Transport and Roads Minister Terry Mulder has pledged the remainder of the Princes Highway duplication between Traralgon and Sale will begin "sooner rather than later".

Baby food export boost

A Traralgon-based business has landed a major Malaysian supply deal, which will see its baby food products distributed to 350 retail outlets.

‘Scurrilous accusations’ slammed

AS Latrobe Regional Hospital faces fresh claims of understaffing its pharmacy, hospital management has slammed the "scurrilous accusations", insisting the staffing levels have increased.

Digital learning program secured

A new program to help residents embrace digital technology has been financially secured for 12 months.

Time’s running out

Latrobe Valley students could miss out on an "opportunity of a lifetime" if the State Government fails to sign up to the Gonski education reforms, according to local school leaders.

Peek into Michael’s magical world

With rigorous attention to detail, Michael Gallop draws on his affinity with animals to create chillingly lifelike works of art.

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