Verhoeven declares as independent for Monash
Local solicitor John Verhoeven is a familiar face around the Morwell court precinct, but from today he'll add a new string to his bow as an independent candidate for Monash in the upcoming federal election.
Unions raise Hazelwood job concerns
Unions fear qualified Latrobe Valley workers trained in asbestos removal and scaffolding will not be given priority employment during the demolition of Hazelwood Power Station.
Rustie shares prescription for hope
Eighteen years ago Rustie Lassam found herself in the shower apologising to her unborn son.
Research drives care plan
A child whose parent has had mental illness is two, three or four times higher risk of developing mental illness themselves, researchers at Gippsland-based Monash School of Rural Health say.
Public bins sought for recycling
Consumers in the Latrobe Valley's towns have no access to recycling bins in busy public areas and concerned local resident Lorraine Bull is pushing Latrobe City Council to offer the service.
Life inspires author
Yinnar South author Scot Gardner decided to reassess what was important.
No unity on mine rehab
Latrobe Valley mine commissioner professor Rae Mackay is "very comfortable" with state oversite of mine rehabilitation despite a senator's recommendation the federal government develop a national mine rehabilitation policy.
Council call to release timber plan
Latrobe City Council will call on the state government to release the timber release plan to provide certainty for the region's native timber industry going forward.
Plaudits for Angela
It wasn't luck of the draw that caused Traralgon News and Lotto TattsLotto manager Angela Temple to hit the jackpot with an industry award last weekend.
Sienna’s drive for success
Traralgon's Sienna Privitera spends more time in the car commuting to and from basketball commitments each week than she does anywhere else but she wouldn't have it any other way.
Sleeping rough concerns
Latrobe Valley service providers are reporting an increase in visual homelessness with more and more people sleeping rough in central business district areas.
Big capital works spend
Latrobe City residents are being encouraged to have their say on council's draft 2019/20 budget which features the "biggest ever capital works program" in Latrobe's history.
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Nothing but roses for the Blues
FOOTBALL
NORTH GIPPSLAND
By BLAKE METCALF-HOLT
RIGHT when it seemed as though the ladder had begun to shape itself accordingly in North Gippsland, here came Round 14.
While...
