‘Catastrophic’ collapse
The Morwell River's collapse into the Yallourn open cut coal mine has been labelled "catastrophic" by the state's mining and energy union, which says the State Government and TRUenergy have been playing down the severity of the situation.
Baw Baw burglaries
BAW BAW Criminal Investigation Unit has released an image of a man it believes may assist in the investigation of two house burglaries in Yarragon and Trafalgar recently.
Mum’s brave battle
CHILDBIRTH in itself is an experience for any woman, but to be told she had a rare form of cancer just an hour before her daughter's birth made the experience utterly surreal for Traralgon mother Melinda Monaghan.
Billion dollar gas plant proposal
A NEW billion dollar gas power station proposed for the Latrobe Valley will be built, but only when the market demands it.
Ian Nethercote to leave Loy Yang
LOY Yang Power's chief executive Ian Nethercote will leave the company, effective 29 June.
Facilities damaged
THE deluge that swamped Traralgon this week took its toll on the Traralgon Men's Shed.
Residents evacuated
WITH water gushing across Traralgon's Tennyson Street, resident Adrian 'Richard' Green was left feeling "extremely frightened", stranded at his home.
Students miss exams
MONASH University Gippsland students who missed their examinations earlier this week due to the floods can apply for special consideration, according to a university spokesperson.
Obey road signs: Highway Patrol
THE floods of recent days have seen many drivers disobeying road closure signs, with several drivers needing assistance, according to Latrobe Highway Patrol.
Poor drainage exposed
RAINFALL in Gippsland this week has exposed a lack of appropriate drainage near residential dwellings.
Spirits high for celebration
A ROARING river and flash flooding has not dampened the spirits of Walhalla residents, despite receiving about 140 milimetres of rain in 24 hours.
Council to investigate flood warning system
LATROBE City Council will be investigating its flood warning system amid reports from residents they had not received enough notice to evacuate.
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150 firearm checks completed
MORE than 150 firearm checks have recently been conducted across Latrobe Valley.
Officers from Traralgon Uniform and Morwell Divisional Response Unit - assisted by the...
