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A confronting profession

WHEN a Queen Victoria Market green grocer tasked his son with shaking out and folding vegetable sacks decades ago, he had inadvertently delivered his child a belated death sentence.

Lucky escape for driver

AN out-of-control driver and staff at Trafalgar's Alto Motors along the Princes Highway were "lucky" to escape unscathed after a station wagon crashed through its fencing and took out two new tractors and other equipment on Monday morning.

Development ‘injustice’ resolved

A COSTLY appeal to Victoria's administrative tribunal has resolved a Latrobe City permit fight in favour of the developers.

Get ready to listen

THE personal stories of three Latrobe Valley families tragically affected by asbestos related disease have been published online by a national asbestos support group, in an effort to increase awareness of the "horrendous" diseases.

Wet welcome

BORONIA'S Werner Amrein is a cyclist accustomed to the cold.

Employment growth stalls

Employment growth in the Latrobe Valley and surrounding areas has stalled and full time positions are on the decline, according to a Federal Government survey of the region's employers released today.

Pushing for a cleaner future

Meet Mark Wakeham, a man who has committed much of his career to closing down coal fired power generation in the Latrobe Valley.

Questions over CSG report

WHILE green groups have welcomed Latrobe City Council's independent report into Coal Seam Gas exploration in the region, further questions have been raised.

The Express’ journalistic efforts praised

THE Latrobe Valley Express has received a resounding endorsement of its work in the Victorian Country Press Association Newspaper Awards for 2011-2012.

AEU boycotts further negotiations

THE Victorian teachers' union is boycotting further negotiations and will recommence industrial action after it said the State Government refused to compromise and respond to the union's revised offer on major issues.

Traralgon power station ‘full steam ahead’

A TRARALGON gas-fired power generation station, expected to be operational next month, will ensure electricity security through the peak of summer.

Priority projects earmarked

GIPPSLAND Regional Aquatic Centre has been earmarked as a priority project following Latrobe City Council's move to seek up to $15 million in Federal Government assistance.

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