Latrobe lifestyle could attract more professionals: mayor
The region is not promoting its lifestyle benefits and needs to do more to attract professionals, Latrobe City mayor Graeme Middlemiss says.
Alleged drug driver intercepted in Trafalgar
In its first four days on the road, State Highway Patrol police used a new Tesla highway patrol vehicle to intercept an allegedly drug-affected driver travelling with two small children in Trafalgar.
Rooming house permit rejected
Latrobe City Council has refused a permit for a rooming house in Traralgon that could have housed up to 12 people.
Churchill bank blow
Churchill's only bank will close next month leaving local residents and businesses without a financial institution in the town.
Pondage proponents receive ‘fair hearing’
Member for Morwell Russell Northe is hopeful for answers about the future of the Hazelwood Pondage following yesterday's ministerial meeting with Latrobe Valley community members.
Facelift for Budgeree Hall
The Budgeree Hall could become a live music hub following an acoustic revamp that has transformed it from a loud echo chamber into a cosy and intimate space.
Anglesea inspires park supporters
Proponents of a Great Latrobe Park believe plans to turn a former Anglesea coal mine into a tourist wonderland should be applied to Latrobe Valley mine rehabilitation strategies.
Waste-to-energy conditions accepted
Australian Paper will include new conditions for tighter pollution controls in its waste-to-energy project after a Victorian Civil Appeals Tribunal ruling last week.
Agriculture Minister tours Gippsland
Newly sworn-in federal Agriculture Minister Bridget McKenzie said trade protocols and a skilled workforce were some of the key issues facing Gippsland on her visit to the region on Monday.
Data reveals extent of shop vacancies
The local retail sector could be healthier, Latrobe City mayor Graeme Middlemiss says, following the release of new shop vacancy data.
Mini rail set to delight
The Queen's birthday long weekend is a busy one for miniature railway diehards.
Churchill community fights on
Churchill and District Community Association is continuing its fight to keep aged care beds in the town after crossing off federal government intervention as a possible solution to keep Hazelwood House open.
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