‘Proud and overwhelmed’
The Latrobe Valley has been praised for its generosity and support of fire-affected families in the Yinnar South-Budgeree blaze following donations worth "tens of thousands of dollars" to the relief centre at Kernot Hall in Morwell this week.
Boost for aged care facility
Works to upgrade 44-year-old rooms at Yallambee Traralgon Village for the Aged will commence in July thanks to $1.88 million in funding from the federal government.
Yinnar South-Budgeree fire downgraded due to cool weather, light rain
The Yinnar South-Budgeree fire has been downgraded to an advice message this morning due to cool overnight conditions and light rain, Forest Fire Management Victoria incident controller Peter West says.
Favourable weather an advantage to fire crews as specialist teams deployed today
A crew of about 20 New South Wales specialist firefighters trained to work in steep and difficult terrain will join the frontline of the Yinnar South-Budgeree blaze today which has burnt about 1800 hectares.
World beckons for Morwell’s bocce Penneys
In a world-first for Bocce Australia, a mother-son duo are gearing up to don the green and gold for the World Raffa Championships.
Heartbreak for folk festival performer
Five minutes before Elke Frank walked out the door of her Healey's Road property on Saturday morning, she received a watch and act notice about the Yinnar South-Budgeree blaze which was burning close to her home.
Mine commissioner engages via Facebook
Young people interested in the future of mine rehabilitation in the Latrobe Valley are being encouraged to jump behind an online move to engage future generations with the development of the region.
Asbestos taskforce on industrial removal
Industrial sites including Hazelwood and Morwell power stations will be the preliminary focus of a taskforce created to tackle the removal and disposal of asbestos waste in the Latrobe Valley.
Police raise profile to tackle road toll
Latrobe Valley road users can expect to see a higher police presence in the coming months following a spate of serious-injury collisions across the region.
Counting the cost: Yinnar South-Budgeree fire
At least two homes have been destroyed in a bushfire which started near Yinnar South on Saturday.
Compact grows Gippsland
Twenty-eight Gippsland organisations recently signed a commitment called the GROW Compact, designed to strengthen the economy through buying locally and employing inclusively.
Community focus for new Boolarra pastor
A man who swapped sump oil for the sacraments is Boolarra's new pastor who will conduct services across Uniting, Anglican and Church of Christ denominations.
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IN Morwell East Football-Netball Club’s latest attempt to join North Gippsland Football-Netball League from Mid Gippsland FNL, the Hawks have again failed...
