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Transport changes as tunnel opens

By AIDAN KNIGHT   AS of Sunday, February 1, Victoria has now completed the final stage of the Metro Tunnel and corresponding works to overhaul the...

Australia Day flocks the Valley

By BLAKE METCALF-HOLT, KATRINA BRANDON AND PEACE IJIYERA   AUSTRALIA Day was celebrated across the Latrobe Valley, with free community events that brought locals together. Many enjoyed...

Bourne’s conquered path recognised

By BLAKE METCALF-HOLT   THE youngest man to run the Simpson Desert was deservedly named Latrobe City Citizen of the Year. Blake Bourne has done so much,...

Calls for ‘energy realism’ in light of slated Hazelwood data centre

By PHILIP HOPKINS   WITH Morwell earmarked for a $10 billion data centre at Hazelwood, a leading international businessman and investor has warned that renewable energy...

For the love of sport and community

By PEACE IJIYERA   MORWELL local, Emily Sutton was the recipient of this year's Latrobe City Youth Citizen of the Year. Ms Sutton was recognised for her...

Willow House honoured by award and vows to keep working

By PEACE IJIYERA   Please note: this story makes mention of suicide. WILLOW House Community Support, based in Newborough, is a not-for-profit group on a mission to...

Littleproud survives, retains leadership

By AIDAN KNIGHT   ALIENATING not only from allies, but now also each other. Following the Nationals' divergence from the Coalition, leader David Littleproud was challenged...

Delburn takes critical steps towards realisation

By KATRINA BRANDON   WORKS are starting early on the State Electricity Commission (SEC) Delburn Wind Farm, with Minister for the State Electricity Commission, Lily D'Ambrosio,...

From the archives with Aidan Knight

50 years ago The Express, February 4, 1976 Nobody wants the job EIGHTEEN Moe women could lose their jobs if a suitable manager can't be found for...

Money for nothin’ no free TV

By AIDAN KNIGHT   THE media landscape is shifting, as free-to-air television moves closer and closer to extinction in 2026. It became public knowledge last year that...

Latrobe City honours local award winners

STAFF WRITERS   LATROBE City Council has congratulated recipients of the 2026 Latrobe City Australia Day Awards. The awards recognise the selfless acts of Latrobe City locals...

From the archives with Aidan Knight

50 years ago The Express, January 28, 1976 $500 streak gets $100 fine A MORWELL youth was fined $100 in Melbourne Magistrates this week for streaking during...

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Melbourne makes Opals cut

BASKETBALL FIBA BY BLAKE METCALF-HOLT   SEVEN cuts were made for the Australian Opals, with Traralgon's Jade Melbourne holding her spot. The duel WNBL and WNBA player will don...