Fatal fire in Traralgon
A man has died and another man was airlifted to a Melbourne-based hospital after a house fire in Traralgon on Monday night.
Hazelwood North battery plant gets EPA approval
The Environment Protection Authority has granted a works approval for Chunxing to build a used lead acid battery recycling plant in Hazelwood North, subject to a list of conditions.
Government will release plan to “reopen” Victoria
The government will release plans to "reopen" Victoria on Sunday, September 6.
Valley case numbers climb
AFTER a relatively stable fortnight, coronavirus cases in Latrobe City climbed to 13 this weekend.
Birthday party turns sour
A LATROBE Valley woman has received a $1652 fine this weekend after holding a five-year-old birthday party at her home.
Beautiful donation is welcome
A small gesture of thanks to the front line workers at Latrobe Regional Hospital was delivered last week when small gift packs containing sensitive skin care products were donated by local business A World of Beauty.
Sole traders out in the cold
Nationals Member for Eastern Victoria Melina Bath has taken the plight of local sole traders online, launching an e-petition calling for an urgent review of the Business Support Fund.
Latrobe Valley Respiratory Clinic opens more rooms
The Latrobe Valley Respiratory Clinic has approval to open two additional rooms from today to ensure the local community can get tested for COVID-19.
All about sole
Members of the Latrobe Valley business community have spoken of concerns they are being left out in the cold by the state government's Business Support Fund.
Nuclear discussion is a hot topic
Nuclear power could provide a just transition for Latrobe Valley coal workers with a social licence from the community, according to a submission from local union officials to a state parliamentary inquiry.
COVID-19 case numbers stable across the Valley
The Latrobe Valley recorded no increase in COVID-19 cases overnight.
Premier’s push for State of Emergency extension
Premier Daniel Andrews yesterday outlined plans to extend the State of Emergency, which is due to expire on September 13, by an extra 12 months.