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Diminishing role for coal

THE Latrobe Valley's brown coal is projected to play no role in Australia's electricity generation by 2049-50, according to new research released by a Federal Government body.

Cautious response to report

A REPORT predicting brown coal's role in Australia's electricity generation and consumption will be wiped out within decades, has been cautiously received locally.

Pulling the pool plug?

A Latrobe City councillor's push to stop all work on the Gld Aquatic Centre proposal pending another "full review" of the project, despite its widespread regional endorsement, has left T'gon community members feeling "devastated" and "blindsided".

Budget blame game continues

LATROBE Regional Hospital faces its toughest budget challenge yet as the impact of government funding cuts hit hard and federal and state health ministers remain locked in battle over who is to blame.

Motions carried at Moe rally

A call for Latrobe City's West Ward councillors to immediately resign was met with applause by the majority attending Friday's Moe community information night.

Bail application granted 

THE man charged with allegedly causing the Aberfeldy bushfire has been granted a bail application in the Latrobe Valley Magistrates' Court this morning

Bronto called into action

AFTER several months lying dormant at the Traralgon Country Fire Authority station, the 'Bronto' aerial platform finally swung into action on Tuesday evening.

The golden taste

INNOVATIVE ideas can come at the strangest of times.

Making a stand

RESIDENTS of Moe hoping to send a strong message about the Moe Activity Centre Plan to Latrobe City Council will hold a rally to "save" the town's future tomorrow.

Facing an ‘unmet need’

A DEMONSTRATION project aimed at easing the homelessness crisis facing Gippsland's mental health patients is at capacity and pushing for continued funding.

Raising awareness

WHEN Amanda Vosper's mother tested positive for Huntington's disease, which her grandmother died from, Ms Vosper had a choice.

Support needed

HUNTINGTON'S Victoria has encouraged Gippslanders affected by Huntington's disease to seek information and support following the organisation's focus on the area in the past year.

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