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.
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.
Valley needs help: VU
LESS than 100 days from the Federal Government's carbon tax introduction, a university study has found the government has exaggerated the Latrobe Valley's ability to cope with the impact of the tax.
Medicine supply backlog
DRUG deliveries should be back on track for local pharmacies affected by the industrial action at Sigma Pharmaceuticals' Rowville plant, which came to an end last week.
Some light amid the gloom
THOUGH a report just released by Victoria University paints a bleak picture of Latrobe Valley's future in a post-carbon tax economy, there is some light at the end of the tunnel.
Council says no to hard rubbish pick up
CLAIMS by Latrobe City Council the kerbside hard rubbish service was ceased in accordance with WorkSafe regulations have been rejected by the authority.
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BY BLAKE METCALF-HOLT
THE separation between the best and the rest gets slimmer.
Following results in Round 9 of the North Gippsland Football-Netball League, we...
