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'Shocking' tactics

Solar power on the rise in Valley

THE number of registered solar panel installations in Latrobe Valley households have doubled in the past 18 months, with 2370 homes in the Valley's major towns harnessing the power of the sun.

Healthy signs for hospital

LATROBE Regional Hospital's most recent performance data indicated it had performed well across many key measures despite claims of Federal Government health funding cuts.

New way to be heard

AS communities globally step up their efforts to raise awareness of violence against women this week, Latrobe Valley's key family violence support agencies will host the region's first 'Clothesline Project'.

Campaign’s costly commitments

Latrobe City Council election candidates have revealed their funding sources, amid rumours political parties have been bankrolling individual contendors' campaigns.

Push for unified council

ONE Latrobe City Council candidate has called for an end to the deep-rooted parochial division which he believes currently plagues council.

Jobs may go as Yallourn scales back

The Federal Government must assist any Latrobe Valley workers left jobless by Yallourn Power Station's move to reduce power generation, according to a prominent power industry union.

Helen’s tackling the ‘tough job’

IF it were not for the support of her workplace managers and colleagues Traralgon's Helen Johnson believes she would not be able to work and manage the needs of her son.

Grisly discovery

A PINE plantation in the Hazelwood North area, which has become a dumping mecca for animal carcasses, has angered nearby residents.

‘Happening’ program

A LATROBE Valley-based program run by Berry Street, engaging with the region's most disadvantaged young families, has been shortlisted for a statewide award which will be announced tomorrow.

Racing back on track

MOE racecourse is set to return to its former glory thanks to a $4.5 million track redevelopment announced yesterday by the Victorian Government.

Feds promise ‘seamless transition’

THE Federal Government has moved to ease fears local public dental waiting lists will blow out when a Medicare-funded dental scheme closes next month.

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