Advocate speaks at commission
Latrobe Valley residents concerned about stigma associated with mental health have also reported experiencing unfair and judgmental treatment from local health services and professionals, according to Latrobe Health Advocate Jane Anderson.
Medical students create new tool
A resource developed by three Monash School of Rural Health students to help postgraduate medicine students take a holistic approach to their studies has been incorporated into the school's curriculum.
Horses affected by drought
Horses from throughout Gippsland are being surrendered to equine rescuers or ending up at the saleyards due to ongoing drought conditions and feed shortages.
Social media brings lost calves home
A Mirboo farming family woke up to heartache on Saturday morning when they discovered eight speckled park calves were missing from their shed.
Breeding of research animals under fire
A primate breeding facility in Churchill has come under fire from an animal rights group in light of the release of Freedom of Information documents.
A lonely death
No next-of-kin, no emergency contact details, no family or friends.
James’ wish fulfilled
While holidays to outback Australia are not uncommon, 12-year-old James Harbour's upcoming family holiday to central Australia will be particularly special.
Call to cut speed limit
A number of Yallourn North community members are calling for the speed limit along a dangerous stretch of road leading into the town to be reduced.
Forum to focus on hydrogen potential
Australia's chief scientist Dr Alan Finkel will be the key speaker at a forum at Churchill's Federation University next month which will highlight the Latrobe Valley's potential to become a major hydrogen producer from brown coal.
Delburn windfarms scaled down
Plans for a windfarm to be built on the outskirts of the Latrobe Valley have been scaled down with the company citing community feedback as part of the reason for the change.
Now they’re talking
Residents of historic gold mining town Walhalla were able to access mobile coverage for the first time after a new mobile tower was switched on earlier this week.
Farmers taking climate action
A former federal climate change minister says Victorian farmers and primary producers are becoming increasingly concerned about the effects of climate change.