Police Beat: March 16
A 31-year-old Bairnsdale man was arrested last week after cash and drugs were located inside his vehicle.
Valley to welcome 80 new police
EIGHTY new police officers will be deployed across the Morwell division in a statewide roll-out of additional resources, announced by Victoria Police last week.
State of Emergency declared in Victoria
A State of Emergency has been declared in Victoria to combat COVID-19.
Woolies introduces shopping hour for elderly, disabled
Woolworths is set to introduce temporary measures across stores to help support the shopping needs of the elderly and people with disability, in a move prompted by unprecedented demand in supermarkets over recent weeks.
Couple reflects on 70 wonderful years
Mary and Reg Lang celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary on March 11.
All set for fundraising concert
The stage is set for Saturday's huge bushfire relief fundraising concert hosted by the Lions Club of Traralgon.
Doctor is helping shape the next generation
Newborough resident Derk Pol never thought he would end up as a doctor.
Pausing to remember
Community members are being invited to gather at the Traralgon cemetery later this month to mark 60 years since a horrific road accident killed seven people when a train collided with a school bus.
Pensioner’s dreams shattered
HEARTLESS thieves have dashed the dreams of an 89-year-old Traralgon pensioner after his trailer was stolen from out the front of his home late last month.
Environmental lawyers seek Yallourn pollution control documents
Environmental lawyers have launched legal proceedings against the Environment Protection Authority to uncover operations and maintenance documents outlining pollution controls at Yallourn power station.
Latrobe City is reviewing its position on climate change
Latrobe City Council voted against removing its position on climate change from its website after a councillor believed the decade-old document could deter industry from investing in the Valley.
Innovation is top of the Market
Morwell fruit and vegetable legend Manny's Market is helping to drive a local circular economy with an innovative machine that creates pure organic fertiliser from food waste.





















