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Police hunt Salvos swindler

A FORMER Latrobe Valley conman who has been missing for three years is wanted by police after he allegedly stole a blank cheque book at the Traralgon Salvation Army after the 2009 bushfires.

More carriages headed this way

THE State Government's confirmation it has contracted the construction and roll out of 40 new V/Line carriages will have guaranteed benefits for Latrobe Valley commuters, regardless of how few trains are dedicated to the Gippsland line, a V/Line spokesperson has assured.

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.

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