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Retailers under threat

WHILE Dick Smith staff in the Latrobe Valley face a nervous wait to learn of their stores' fate in coming months, Traralgon's Retravision has maintained it is business as usual at its outlet despite store closures elsewhere.

T’gon is an option: RVL

THE Latrobe Valley Racing Club in Traralgon has been suggested as a possible venue for the Moe Racing Club's 4 August meet.

Brewery cleans up

MIRBOO North's brewery has taken out another whirlwind victory, after being served 11 medals at the International Beer Awards last week.

Smoking ban in the air

A PROPOSAL to ban smoking in outdoor dining areas and playgrounds has triggered mixed reactions in the Latrobe Valley.

Not good enough: parent

A FATHER was forced to watch his son in agony for hours, while waiting for an ambulance at a football match at Yallourn North on Saturday.

Searching for options

LATROBE Regional Hospital will explore ways to save a maternity service which the State Government has withdrawn funding from.

Step in the right direction

DESPITE receiving more than $1 million from the State Government, Latrobe Regional Airport has welcomed the news with cautious optimism.

Claim developments ‘years away’ dismissed

DESPITE a demand for land supply to accommodate forecast population growth in Latrobe City, development could be stifled for several years to come.

Development stalemate

TENSIONS between developers and Latrobe City Council have escalated, with the State Government urging council to expedite development on large parcels of Latrobe Valley land.

Confronting, yet moving play

LAST week's moving performance by at-risk young people recreating their stories for local audiences could lead to a similar initiative for Latrobe Valley youth.

Breaking new ground

LATROBE City has moved ahead of much of Victoria to pilot extended preschool hours.

Bill hardship surges

LATROBE Valley residents are feeling the financial pressure more than ever, with welfare agencies recording a surge in clients facing utility disconnections after struggling to meet energy bills.

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