Latrobe Valley’s big battery project
Energy giant AGL has announced the development of a large grid-scale battery project in the Latrobe Valley.
Severe weather warning for heavy rainfall issued by BOM
The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a severe weather warning for heavy rainfall across much of Victoria, including the Latrobe Valley
Operation Safeguard rolls out across Victoria
As the weather warms up and the risk of fire increases, local police have their sights set on reckless behaviour and arson ahead of summer.
Why the hold up on drug rehab facility?
"Skyrocketing" rates of drug-related crime across Gippsland have highlighted the need for the Andrews Government to deliver on a 2018 election promise, according to the state opposition.
Masks protocols relaxed and easing of restrictions
Premier Daniel Andrews has announced a further easing of coronavirus restrictions today
Latrobe City Mayor, Deputy Mayor elected
Latrobe City Council has elected a new Mayor and Deputy Mayor
Oops! Hazelwood boiler house demolition botched
The planned Hazelwood boiler house demolition did not go "quite as planned" when explosives misfired and only half of the structure collapsed.
Hazelwood boiler house to come down tomorrow
Hazelwood boiler house four is expected to hit the deck in a 10-second controlled collapse tomorrow between noon and 3pm.
Call to clarify mask rules
Nationals Member for Eastern Victoria Melina Bath has called for an urgent review of mask rules after a teenager with a disability was refused the right to sit for his learner's permit for not wearing a mask.
Virtual rose festival a winner
Visitors may not have been able stop and smell the roses in person this year but the 2020 Virtual Morwell International Rose Garden Festival went off without a hitch.
Parents call for school crossing safety upgrade
Latrobe City Council said it is looking into a school crossing safety upgrade after Kosciuszko Street Primary School parents warned children could be hit by cars on Catterick Crescent.
Windstorm’s trail of damage
Local State Emergency Service volunteers worked tirelessly through the early hours of Monday morning responding to more than 160 calls for assistance.





















