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More NBN towers planned

THE first two of an expected 12 planning permit applications for National Broadband Network Co towers across the Latrobe Valley have been advertised.

Redevelopment underway at LRH

DEMOLITION works kick-started the Gippsland Cancer Care Centre's multi-million dollar expansion at Latrobe Regional Hospital last week, paving the way for redevelopment of the hospital's main entrance.

Saying goodbye to a hero

THE absence of some friends and colleagues at the funeral service of fallen Department of Sustainability and Environment firefighter Peter Cramer was felt despite the hundreds of others who gathered in Traralgon on Monday.

Valley on high alert

AS the mercury rises to a high of 36 degrees today in the Latrobe Valley, authorities have reminded Gippslanders the region faces increased fire danger until at least Friday afternoon.

‘Prepare for worst’

RESIDENTS of Glengarry and Tyers have been told to "prepare for the worst" with hot and windy conditions sweeping through Gippsland over the next two days, adding to bushfire concerns.

Finally ready for action

THIRTEEN months after its acclaimed arrival at Country Fire Authority's Traralgon station, the 'Bronto' ladder platform is finally ready for action.

Tyers fatality last night

A MAN aged in his 40s has died in a car crash along Tyers Road about 10.20pm yesterday.

Hundreds farewell fallen firefighter

HUNDREDS of family members and friends of the late Peter Cramer attended a funeral service held in Traralgon this afternoon.

More fire days ahead

EVEN as fire crews continued to battle the out-of-control Aberfeldy-Donnellys fire at the weekend, they were also preparing for the "spike days" of Thursday and Friday when temperatures are expected to be in the mid-30s.

Tennis title thrill

CANBERRA'S Nick Kyrgios went one better than esteemed Australian predecessors Ben Mitchell and Luke Saville by claiming the Acubra crown at the AGL Loy Yang Traralgon ITF Junior International last Thursday.

Long list of debt

AN eight-page creditors list has revealed the shocking extent of debt owed to mostly Gippsland-based businesses by embattled Macalister Constructions.

Waits expected

MOTORISTS have been warned to expect months of delays on a section of the Princes Freeway in Morwell with long-awaited remedial works to the Morwell Main Drain beginning today.

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