Tech school’s boost
THE state government has announced $4.18 million in funding will be shared between Victoria’s technical schools.
The news, announced by Education Minister James Merlino, has...
Be aware of asbestos during home renovations
New Latrobe Valley survey results reveal continuing high levels of home renovation activities on properties built before 1990, which are likely to contain asbestos.
“This...
Historic power pump goes ‘home’
A little piece of history has returned ‘home’, with a near century-old Boiler Feed Pump from the Yallourn A power station delivered back to...
Theatre Sports Final delivers series of elite performances
TWO of Latrobe Valley’s finest theatre companies were amongst those battling it out on stage at the Over The Tops Theatre Sports Final.
The third...
Inquiry recommends independent EES is needed into proposed Hazelwood North ULAB plant
By MICHELLE SLATER
A Parliamentary Inquiry has recommended that an independent Environmental Effects Statement (EES) be conducted into the proposed used lead acid battery recycling...
Arrests made after Traralgon crime spree
A STRING of armed robberies, aggravated car jackings and aggravated burglaries in Traralgon came to an end at approximately 9.00am on Thursday, November 18.
A...
Greens announce candidates
The Greens have announced two candidates to take on Gippsland seats in next year’s federal election, including the mum of firebrand Senator Lydia Thorpe.
Gunaikurnai...
Committal hearing into Jarrad Lovison’s death continues
THE committal hearing into the death of Newborough’s Jarrad Lovison will continue in the Melbourne Magistrates Court this week.
The first week of hearing concluded...
Launch of petition to save historic building
A couple of Traralgon history buffs have launched an online petition asking Latrobe City Council to backtrack on a decision to demolish the 1870s...
Youth mental health facility based at LRH
LATROBE Regional Hospital (LRH) has received funding for a new mental health facility.
The state government has invested $141 million into building five new Youth...
Local musicians all set for show
LOCAL musicians Narelle Dugan-Smith and Glen ‘Glenno’ Lever are preparing to bring their popular Magic Melodies Show back to the Traralgon RSL.
The show is...
Gippsland Water reappoints managing director
GIPPSLAND Water has reappointed managing director Sarah Cumming for a second five-year term.
Board chair Therese Ryan announced the reappointment to staff recently.
“Sarah was originally...






















