Morwell: a sign of the times
THE changed nature of Morwell has been depicted in new welcome signs erected over past weeks following several years of campaigning by Advance Morwell.
Strong focus on home
COUNTRY singer Troy Cassar-Daley admitted he sometimes walked out of hardware stores with things he did not really need for his house.
Morwell pursuit
Police have arrested a 57 year-old Traralgon man after a short pursuit in Morwell on Tuesday in response to reports a vehicle was driving erratically on Princes Drive about 10.15pm.
Fears hinder business
ENGINEERING firms in the Latrobe Valley are already experiencing significant income losses as power stations wind back maintenance works amid industry uncertainty and a "crisis of confidence" hits the region, Federal Parliament heard last week.
Not traveling so well
More than a month since a bus time table revamp in the Latrobe Valley was implemented, some commuters are still struggling with the changes.
Koorie college defends ‘misunderstood’ record
Morwell's Woolum Bellum College has hit back at a media report portraying the school as a waste of money, saying it showed a complete misunderstanding of the Latrobe Valley's young indigenous populations' needs.
Means testing could cost Valley specialists
Latrobe Valley faces the potential loss of private medical specialists if the private health insurance rebate is means tested, according to a local private health insurer.
Koorie Court’s success lies with elders
THE "very low" reoffending rate of people dealt with in Latrobe Valley's County Koorie Court may be impressive, but the secret of its success lies with the Aboriginal community elders.
VicPol reforms to benefit public
VICTORIANS can expect a police force "equipped to face the crime-fighting and law-enforcement challenges of the 21st century" following a State Government commitment to reforms proposed by the Jack Rush QC report.
Great start to the school day
WHEN grade five Churchill North Primary School student Bailee paid tribute to his school's new breakfast club, and everyone who had worked to see it get off the ground, there was not a dry eye in the room.
Bushfire buyback program begins
THE $50 million Victorian voluntary bushfire land buyback scheme for landowners has opened until 31 May.
Sharing it around
TREATING yourself to some pancakes this Saturday will help the Traralgon Uniting Church raise vital funds for youth services in the region.
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