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Smart meter forum in Churchill

CONCERNED residents from as far afield as Melbourne may be attending a public meeting on smart meters tonight in Churchill.

Plan for success

DESPITE operating a pharmacy in Churchill for 37 years, Churchill entrepreneur Ross Ollquist said keeping up in a fast-paced business world was a challenge.

A work of art

LOOKING at Paul Blake's model trains, trees and bridges, it is hard to think of them as anything but works of art.

Taking flight to help others

BRAVING "savage" storms and harrowing conditions, a GippsAero plane has safely chartered two of its pilots on a 62-day trip around the world.

Vaccinate against flu

WITH reports of booming influenza cases in Victoria yet to trickle through to the Latrobe Valley, a local medical expert has urged people to protect themselves and their families against the potentially deadly virus.

Gordon’s still got it

GORDON Gracie has worn out literally a dozen accordions over his busking years.

Yallourn mine makes ‘headway’

THE Yallourn mine is preparing to re-divert water flooding into the mine for a third time, as it struggles to manage water levels.

Tremors still felt

ONGOING earth tremors being felt across the Latrobe Valley can be expected to continue for months, according to a leading Victorian seismologist.

Damage bills roll in

ALMOST a month after Latrobe Valley homes were shaken to their foundations in the 19 June earthquake, building inspectors phones are still ringing.

Group lobbies for TAFE

LATROBE Valley residents are striving to reverse a key State Government decision within the next four months.

No commitment, yet

THE Latrobe Valley needs to strengthen its business case for current and incoming shovel-ready projects if they are to attract Federal Government funding, according to a key visiting minister.

Mantle’s broadening Valley venture

DIVERSIFIED minerals exploration company Mantle Mining Corporation has its eye set on the Latrobe Valley's rich coal reserves, with the intent of exploring areas around Callignee and Mirboo North as potential coal-mining sites.

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Mighty Moe back with the big guns of bowls

BOWLS STRZELECKI NORTH SATURDAY PENNANT BY BLAKE METCALF-HOLT   BACK against the very best. Moe will return to the top level of Strzelecki North bowls after clinching the Division 2...