Community driven
AFTER months of campaigning for change, community groups have welcomed the region's electorate restructure with cautious optimism.
What’s the consequence?
FEARS any future power station closures in the Latrobe Valley could result in derelict, unused industrial sites and an erosion of Latrobe City Council's income base, have been raised by council.
Council bids for more security
TRARALGON could benefit from the installation of more closed circuit television cameras if an application before the State Government is successful.
Win for the region: City
Latrobe City Council has heralded the decision to allow HRL's proposed dual-gas fired power station to establish at full capacity as a win for the region.
Mining licence approved
A mining exploration licence application covering the Toongabbie area was approved by the Department of Primary Industries last week, freeing up the company to begin exploration for brown coal and other minerals in the area.
Workers’ spirits lifted
"DISAPPOINTED" was the first word expressed by Latrobe Valley painter Ken McAlpine when he realised he was being laid off following the collapse of Kirway Constructions.
‘Wonderful’ surprise
A COMMUNITY-run program supported by Gippsland Multicultural Services, Latrobe Valley Bus Lines and the Kindred Spirits Foundation were pleasantly surprised when they were told they would be the recipients of a $10,000 community grant.
Show of support
LOCAL cyclists showed their support for the fundraising efforts of 'Brisbane 2 Melbourne' cyclist Sean Sampson recently by joining him, in terrible weather, on his ride through Rosedale and Traralgon.
Bitter sweet roll out
News the Latrobe Valley will see high speed broadband in the next three years has come as a bitter pill for Moe businesses and residents, who have missed out on the first rollout phase.
Dance fever hits Moe
GLITZ, glamour and performances were part of the fun for Moe's Molly McKenzie when the annual Moe TRUenergy Yallourn Dance Eisteddfod kicked off for 2012 at Moe Town Hall.
Drugs seized in overnight raids
Three people were arrested overnight following raids in Traralgon, Heyfield and Winnindoo.
Electoral ward reform
AN overhaul of the region's electoral structure has elicited a lukewarm response from Latrobe City Council.
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