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‘Old rivalries’ may return

LATROBE City Council candidates fear the new ward restructure, which will be introduced next week, could create a powerful 'kingmaker'.

Gld has a lot to offer: VECCI

GIPPSLAND is Victoria's "biggest secret" and its strengths were promoted directly to State Premier Ted Baillieu on Friday.

AV wait time blowout

AV wait time blowout

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.

School closure shocks community

THE Latrobe Valley's education community is still coming to terms with the State Government's shock decision to close Morwell's indigenous Woolum Bellum College, a move which has sparked a political blame game.

Road maintenance funds ‘insulting’

THE opposition has slammed the State Government's recent $45 million road maintenance funding announcement, saying $100 million of its budget cuts had led to the widespread deterioration in local roads.

Opportunities lost

FOR year 10 student Wymarah Morgan, Morwell's indigenous Woolum Bellum College taught her about family, indigenous culture, and gave her the belief there were genuine opportunities for her in the community.

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