Students campaign to help critically endangered frog
Grade 4 students at Grey Street Primary School in Traralgon are taking a lead in environmental conservation by raising awareness and money for the critically endangered Baw Baw frog.
Network needs new digs
An unexpected notice to vacate its home of six years has opened up new opportunities for the Baw Baw Sustainability Network, which hopes a new building can be established on neighbouring land to provide a community space and sustainable garden.
Council to bid for school site
Baw Baw Shire Council will make an offer to purchase the former Yarragon Primary School from the state government.
International visitors top Latrobe tourism data
International visitors are leading a tourism charge in Latrobe City with overseas tourist numbers jumping by almost 50 per cent in 12 months.
Driving for a good cause
When Ami Rawat sat behind the wheel for her first driving lesson, the instructor asked her to drive at 110km/h on the freeway from Morwell to Springvale.
New group backs windfarm
A second group of residents have formed a body in response to OSMI Australia's plans to construct a windfarm on the outskirts of the Latrobe Valley.
Locals’ heartfelt purchase
Budgeree locals have banded-together in a community-initiative that will potentially save the lives of their neighbours, by purchasing a communal defibrillator.
Farmers market recognised at awards
Four local businesses earnt themselves a place in the Latrobe City Business Tourism Association hall of fame by claiming a People's Choice Award three years on-the-trot.
“No plans” for move to nuclear: MP
Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has made reassurances about the federal government's moratorium on nuclear power amid industry calls for nuclear generators to be built in the Latrobe Valley.
Calling all cooks
Latrobe Valley residents are being asked to share tried-and-true delicious recipes for a community cookbook, as part of a focus on making healthy food more accessible for locals.
Battery facility concerns voiced
Community opposition to a proposed battery recycling plant in Hazelwood North is gaining traction with fears of potential lead contamination affecting the nearby area.
Broadbent pledges support
Liberal Member for Monash Russel Broadbent's comments concerning New Zealand's renewed offer to accept refugees from Nauru and Manus Island have pleased local organisations supporting asylum seekers and refugees.
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UMPIRES are sought for Cricket Latrobe Valley season 2026/27.
Latrobe Valley Umpires Association, in conjunction with Cricket Latrobe Valley, welcomes men and women who are...
