Ballot spots drawn for federal election
Local solicitor vying for the seat of Monash, independent John Verhoeven, will take top spot on the ballot paper for his electorate, as will Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party candidate David Snelling for Gippsland.
Council campaign for Moe
Latrobe City Council has launched its first public campaign in the lead up to a federal election, calling on all candidates for the seat of Monash to pledge $15 million in federal funding to revitalise Moe's central business district.
Study backs energy from waste facility
A $7.5 million feasibility study has determined Australian Paper's proposed energy from waste facility would be commercially and environmentally viable.
Timber win for Mirboo North
Mirboo North community members are celebrating a hard-fought victory after it was revealed forest surrounding the town will not be available for timber harvest.
Honeybell is a big help at house
The Morwell Neighbourhood House will be the first neighbourhood house in Australia to feature a therapy dog as part of its services.
Sharing screening message
Seven pharmacies will participate in a project to raise awareness of the importance of breast screening for women aged between 50 and 74 with research showing that almost half of Latrobe Valley women in this age group do not have mammograms.
Minister undermining forestry
Gippsland's native forest industry would be closed to generate carbon credits under the Victorian Regional Forest Agreements in a proposal pushed by the state's Minister for Environment and Climate Change, Lily D'Ambrosio.
Worth his weight in gold
Weightlifter Chris Holt planned to hang up the barbell for good last year but decided he wasn't done with pushing himself.
Dollars flow for RCH
With everything from tin rattling at traffic lights to a pizza-eating competition, Latrobe Valley volunteers have again raised a hefty sum of money for the Good Friday appeal.
Petition gains traction
A petition calling for a review into Victorian trespass laws gained an additional thousand signatures over the four-day FarmWorld event at Lardner Park.
Independent report delayed
An independent report analysing practices used by Regional Development Victoria to assess, approve and monitor Steelvision's taxpayer-funded grant has been delayed.
Love unites for 75 years
Traralgon couple Marion and Albert Cheney's love has stood the test of time.
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