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.
Joe and the giant mushroom
DURING his daily walk around Newborough, Banksia Village resident Joe Varga stumbled across a giant mushroom.
Emission caps scrapped
The scrapping of greenhouse gas emission caps on new power generation projects has been interpreted as the latest move by the State Government to fast-track new brown coal projects in the Latrobe Valley.
Library upgrade years away
TEN years after the Morwell and Traralgon libraries were upgraded, Moe library users will still wait up to five more years for their own improved services.
All settled
A TRARALGON man who was severely injured in a horror collision between a bus and a truck in 2008 has received a six-figure settlement.
Clock confusion
RESIDENTS will enjoy an extra hour of sleep on Sunday, as the clocks are moved back an hour, marking the end of daylight saving.
Time change, battery change
The Country Fire Authority has called on residents to use their "bonus" hour this Sunday to ensure their home has a working smoke alarm and fire escape plan.
Support for vulnerable young mums
THREE community service organisations in Latrobe and Baw Baw will receive $1.6 million over four years from the State Government to provide support for highly disadvantaged young mothers.
Riding for mental health
A BID to support residents affected by mental illness has inspired two Gippsland cyclists to tour the region, raising thousands of dollars.
Journey of a lifetime
IT WAS the trip of a lifetime for Queenslanders Craig Landy and Shirley Marr, who may be the 19th and 20th people, respectively, to complete the challenging Bicentennial National Trail.
Decision overturned
The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal has overturned the Environment Protection Authority's restricted approval of HRL's proposed dual-gas fired power station to be built in Morwell.
Recommendation released
THE Victorian Electoral Commission has proposed Latrobe City Council be divided into four wards, in a final report released today.
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Machete ban sweeps Victoria
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THE state government has used extraordinary powers to totally ban the sale of machetes.
Machete sale bans came into effect Wednesday, May 28.
Premier Jacinta Allan...
