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.
‘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.
Gippsland carers message delivered
FEDERAL Opposition leader Tony Abbott and his colleagues were left in little doubt about the plight of Gippsland's carers when they pedalled into Traralgon on Tuesday.
Abbott vows to keep stations
FEDERAL government proposals to close brown-coal power stations amounted to "economic lunacy" and would be scrapped by a Coalition government, Federal Opposition Leader Tony Abbott said this week during his visit to the region.
Rocla Road dispute
RESIDENTS of Traralgon East are hoping a 500 signature-strong petition will persuade Latrobe City Council to adopt a "common sense" solution to one of its perennial issues.
Councillors give their opinions
Latrobe City councillors give their views on the Victorian Electoral Commission's final recommendation.
Mindless vandalism
LATROBE Valley residents have described an act of vandalism to a significant tree as "utterly appalling" after Victory Park's Aleppo pine was destroyed recently.
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GippsAero set to fly once more
By LIAM DURKIN
COME Josephine in my flying machine.
A momentous day in local aviation was recognised last week, with GippsAero officially announcing it was back...
