Crook result: Valley tips scales with obesity rates
The Gippsland-Latrobe region has some of the worst obesity rates in Victoria, coupled with high levels of smoking and heart disease-related deaths, according to the latest Heart Foundation figures.
Why the wait? MP’s frustration over stalled projects
The state government must act now to help stimulate the Latrobe Valley economy and assist with the delivery of vital projects, Member for Morwell Russell Northe has declared.
Anger over rubbish dumping
The Conservation Regulator is investigating ongoing illegal dumping in bushland surrounding the Yinnar South Transfer Station between Colleys Road and Whitelaws Track.
Young couple show the true spirit of Christmas
It didn't take long for a young Traralgon couple to decide that a one-off act of kindness would lead to something bigger than expected.
Beasley wins Traralgon Marathon
Zack Beasley only took up running two years ago. Yesterday, he won his first Traralgon Marathon in magnificent style.
LRH eases visitor restrictions
Latrobe Regional Hospital is relaxing visitor restrictions from today following several weeks of no new cases of COVID-19 across the state.
Welch right at home in the Latrobe Valley
IT was love at first sight when multi-award winning composer and conductor Dr Jonathon Welch AM first came to Latrobe Valley seven years ago.
Homelessness providers welcome Big Housing Build
The Gippsland Homelessness Network has welcomed the state government's Big Housing Build, declaring "it feels like all the Christmases have come at once".
Battery project labelled a winner
The state government has welcomed news of AGL's planned 200 megawatt battery to be built at Loy Yang A, describing it as a "major win for the Latrobe Valley".
Budget wins and losses for the Valley
Treasurer Tim Pallas handed down a landmark Victorian Budget for 2020-21 on Tuesday, with debt expected to soar as the government works to cover "deep cracks in the economy and ... society".
Two more years: LVA funding extended
The Victorian government will maintain funding for the Latrobe Valley Authority through the next two years as part of Tuesday's State Budget.
Trucks collide in Morwell
Emergency services were called to Morwell this afternoon after two trucks collided at an intersection of Tramway Road and Kirwin Road just before 2pm.
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Student-led clinic aims to boost allied health services
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FEDERATION University Australia is boosting allied health services in Gippsland while giving students critical hands-on training, with the opening of its community wellness...
