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Stivic sentenced for abusing emergency funds

LATROBE Valley resident Nicole Tanya Stivic has been sentenced to three months' jail and a community corrections order after she was found guilty of abusing funds made available to victims of the 2009 bushfires.

Proposal a ‘no brainer’

AUSTRALIAN Paper is conducting a feasibility study for a major recycling facility at Maryvale Mill pending the closure of Amcor Fairfield, which is presently the only local source for premium de-inked recycled pulp.

Quake shakes Valley

Despite being close to the epicentre of Tuesday night's earthquake, the Murphys of Thorpdale said the only forewarning they received was a rumble which sounded like "a jet plane".

Quake trips power

LOCAL power generators have been praised by the independent energy market operator for their response to the earthquake's impact this week.

Deluge of calls

THE Victorian State Emergency Service received a deluge of phone calls from all over the state after an earthquake rocked the Latrobe Valley on Tuesday night.

Business as usual for Moe retailers

WINDOWS were shattered, stock was damaged and shop owners were left rattled following Tuesday night's earthquake.

No movement on freeway: VicRoads

THE Princes Freeway near Morwell, which was shut for several months after cracks appeared following heavy rain early last year, has not recorded any movement after Tuesday's earthquake and the recent spate of wet weather, says VicRoads.

Store shaken by quake

The epicentre of Tuesday night's earthquake may have been in Narracan, but try telling that to the manager of Morwell's Not Quite Right store.

Forum praised

THE Gippsland Cricket League will look at introducing a women's cricket representative, following a forum held on Sunday.

Students aiming for the next level

Involving children's parents is crucial to the success of their tennis careers, according to Traralgon Tennis Association's head coach Graham Charlton.

No news as deadline looms

THE Latrobe Valley is unlikely to learn the fate of several local power stations within the week, despite a 30 June deadline looming for the Federal Government's 'contracts for closure' announcement.

All bets are off at racing club

Racing has ground to a halt at Moe Racing Club, with the decision made to cancel meets in the 2012-2013 season.

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