Last party for pondage campers
Hazelwood Pondage Caravan Park site holders and campers kicked back to enjoy one last New Years' Eve together before the park permanently closes on January 14.
Dog love on show at Newborough
The tradition of a group in Yallourn North that met to discuss caring for their beloved canines before the Second World War continues today in the form of the Central Gippsland Kennel Club's Championship Dog Show.
Police target drug driving
Three drivers allegedly tested positive for drugs on New Year's Eve.
Bupa audit scrutiny
Traralgon aged care service Bupa has undergone another re-accreditation site visit as it battles further controversy about the quality of care being provided to its residents.
Fight for standalone school continues
Latrobe Special Developmental School council is continuing its campaign for a standalone site amid further signs pointing to the possible co-location of the school with Traralgon College.
Daddy Ding honoured at funeral
People familiar with elder Filipino couple Zebedeo and Lulu Aragon, fondly called Daddy Ding and Mummy Lulu in the multicultural community, are aware that they are very seldom seen not together.
Rise in Latrobe crime statistics
Police are "frustrated" with an increase in crime with jumps in arson, burglary and property damage in the past 12 months, despite a decrease in crime this time 12 months ago.
Infrastructure funding more difficult under rate capping
It will become harder and harder for Latrobe City Council to fund new infrastructure under continued rate capping limits imposed by the state government, Latrobe City chief executive Steven Piasente said.
Pipes of street cheer
Bagpipers took the place of traditional carollers last week as the Morwell Caledonian Pipe Band roamed the Morwell central business district spreading Christmas cheer.
Hampers help families
A total of 187 Christmas hampers were distributed to families around Traralgon last week by volunteers at St Vincent de Paul Society, with 450 children also gifted toys donated by community members.
Josh lines up for fourth Aus Open
Ballkids at the Australian Open have a reputation among players as the best in the world and one of the most accomplished of all is Toongabbie's own Josh Lyons.
Activists target goat farm
A Yarragon goat farmer is reeling after radical animal activists entered his property on Saturday morning and stole livestock, including lactating goats and an unweaned lamb from a children's petting nursery.