Sushi bar shuts three Gippsland stores amid COVID-19 infection fears
A sushi and ramen restaurant chain has been forced to shut three Gippsland shop fronts amid fears a staff member may have been in close contact with a coronavirus carrier.
Walhalla Goldfields Railway stung by theft
The Walhalla Goldfields Railway is imploring locals to be on the lookout for stolen tools after the not-for-profit volunteer group was hit by thieves last week.
Bloodletting afoot in Mid Gippsland
The Trafalgar Bloods have sensationally signalled their intent to breakaway from the Mid Gippsland Football Netball League.
Virus testing needed at checkpoints: AMA
The Australian Medical Association Victoria is calling for coronavirus testing at regional checkpoints.
Public transport concerns
Member for Morwell Russell Northe is urging the state government to tighten public transport policing amid concerns people in restricted areas could be coming to regional Victoria via public transport.
Councillor’s social idea enlists community
Latrobe City councillor Kellie O'Callaghan has created a social media database to help residents acquire masks.
Farmers market returns
After a lengthy hiatus due to coronavirus restrictions, the popular Traralgon Farmers Market will make a welcome return this weekend.
New COVID-19 case in the Valley
A new case of coronavirus has been recorded in the Latrobe Valley today, taking the region's total to 13, with four of those active.
Bupa activates outbreak management plan after visitor tests positive for COVID-19
Aged care facility Bupa Traralgon has activated its outbreak management plan after a health professional who visited the care home tested positive for coronavirus.
Bunnings blockade
Logging trucks have formed a blockade at the entrance of Bunnings in Traralgon this morning in protest of the hardware giant's decision to stop sourcing timber from VicForests.
Government announces changes to JobKeeper, JobSeeker programs
The federal government's multi-billion-dollar JobKeeper and JobSeeker schemes will be extended until March, but significant changes are set to take effect from the end of September.
Safety a priority of CBD upgrades
High-risk streets and local precincts in the Latrobe Valley will be made safer as part of a new state government program which works with councils and communities to improve local regional roads.
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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...
