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.
Complete analysis of Gippsland ‘vital’
LATROBE City Council will continue to pursue significant federal funding for its own study on the local impact of the carbon tax despite a Victoria University report on the matter being released last week.
Family Violence Unit launched
THE launch of the Latrobe Family Violence Unit has been welcomed by partner agencies as a "great benefit".
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.
Joe and the giant mushroom
DURING his daily walk around Newborough, Banksia Village resident Joe Varga stumbled across a giant mushroom.