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An abandoned petrol station in Moe has been labelled "a disgraceful eye sore" by a consortium concerned with declining safety in the area.

Star power adds lustre to grand opening

The newly-named Gippsland Regional Indoor Sports Stadium (GRISS) was officially opened last week and the region is ready to roll out the red carpet to a host of sporting stars from near and far.

Man arrested over Churchill assault

A 30-year-old Traralgon man was arrested after an aggravated burglary and assault in Churchill on at the weekend.

Hiker’s lucky escape

A teenager is recovering after falling down a cliff in Tyers last night.

Big bike path build underway

Work is now underway on a massive bike park in the Latrobe Valley.

Muso back on stage

A Morwell muso who once opened for the mighty Midnight Oil is back playing gigs after re-learning how to use his arm and losing a leg due to a horrific motorcycle accident in Indonesia.

Christmas hamper drive reaches new heights

The spirit of Christmas is alive and well. Despite much of the population struggling through an emotionally and financially draining year the Christmas Hamper Drive, an initiative of the Morwell Neighbourhood House and St Vincent de Paul Society Morwell, was able to reach a record number of people.

World champ headlines water skiing masterclass

There was a big splash in the Valley this week as world champion slalom skier Joel Howley headlined a ski school masterclass.

Time to act on abandoned servo

An abandoned petrol station in Moe has been labelled "a disgraceful eye sore" by a consortium concerned with declining safety in the area.

Brace for wild weather

Gippsland looks set to bear the brunt of incoming thunderstorm activity sweeping Victoria today.

Success! Hazelwood boiler house safely demolished after take two

Hazelwood Power Station boiler house four was successfully brought down in a controlled collapse this afternoon at 2pm after a second attempt from demolition contractors.

Transplant is Barry’s Christmas miracle

Barry Leicester was not expecting to celebrate Christmas this year. In November 2019, the Newborough grandfather was told by doctors that he might not last long unless he received a new left lung through a transplant.

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