Terrific twelve
TURNING 12 years old is a big deal for most youth, but for Traralgon's Mitchell Leigh, his birthday this year was extra special.
Elvis ready for action
FIREFIGHTING aircrane Elvis is ready for action from its base at Essendon airport this summer, and will be joined by a second aircrane, Gypsy Lady, which will be based in Ballarat later this month.
Successful weapons amnesty completed
A TOTAL of 61 firearms and about 100 other prohibited weapons including crossbows, imitation handguns, swords, some knives and a silencer in the Latrobe Valley were handed in to the Victoria Police regional firearms officer as part of the recent weapons amnesty.
New owner on show
AS one of the largest corporate players in the Latrobe Valley, new Loy Yang owner AGL Energy Limited has kept a relatively low profile.
Boost to building engagement
EFFORTS to build on community and parental engagement at Kurnai College via an innovative "hub" project were boosted by the announcement of AGL funding support last week.
Tech packs benefit
KURNAI College families were introduced to the benefits of computers after training with support of the Smith Family through the Tech Packs program.
Unexpected friendships at mums’ workshops
YOUNG local mothers who joined an artistic workshop from May this year may have been expecting a child, but they have also found the unexpected benefits of friendships and support.
No plans for Valley’s coal
POSSIBLE plans by Toyota to establish a hydrogen car manufacturing industry utilising Latrobe Valley brown coal are nothing more than long term hypotheticals, according to a Toyota spokesperson.
Help to breathe easy
THIS Christmas, Latrobe Regional Hospital is appealing for community support to raise $77,000 to purchase two newborn resuscitation cots to help infants with breathing difficulties.
Half of jobs to go
THE extent of job losses to be felt at Dahlsens' Traralgon branch has become clear, with more than half of its 30-strong workforce to lose their positions before the end of January.
Relic on scrap heap
A CHERISHED relic of Latrobe Valley's coal transportation rail network, a 60 tonne electric locomotive, has been sent to the scrap heap in secret, despite attempts by local heritage groups to save it.
Hope to save tourist landmark
A COMMUNITY push to save Morwell's landmark tourist institution, PowerWorks, is underway, with a transitioning committee established to explore alternative business models which could sustain the centre's operation.
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GIPPSLAND LEAGUE
By LIAM DURKIN
A PREMIERSHIP went back to Tigerland at the weekend.
Morwell Football-Netball Club won the Gippsland League C Grade title, defeating Traralgon in...
