Darcy’s debut
MOE musician Darcy Fox has just released her debut album, which has made a splash on the iTunes charts this past week.
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.
Diesel is back
AT least one Latrobe Valley petrol station was faced with "upset" diesel motorists earlier this week, as the statewide diesel shortage depleted its local bowser supply.
Alpine National Park illegal activity
THE recent seizure of several firearms in the Alpine National Park north of Dargo and Licola has prompted Parks Victoria to remind park visitors about observing park regulations.
Court vandalism angers school
A "DISAPPOINTING and shattering" act of vandalism in Moe has left a school appealing for the perpetrators to stop.
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.
Doors reopen for razed business
THE doors of GrowMaster garden centre in Argyle Street, Traralgon, reopened its doors for business at the weekend despite a large fire gutting its main gift shop on Friday morning.
Cricket for all abilities
A GROUP of Traralgon parents have ensured their children have the same chance as everybody else to play cricket this season by setting up their own all abilities training sessions.
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