Plan to prevent elder abuse
Considering who would make a good power of attorney in advance was a strong message at a forum on elder abuse in Morwell on Thursday.
FedUni carbon focus
Federation University's Brown Coal Innovation Australia will be renamed and revamped to include Gippsland's forestry, oil and gas in a program that aims to use the region's broader carbon resource to generate new jobs.
Crossing plans disappoint
An independent candidate for the federal seat of Monash and a former Latrobe City councillor are calling on the federal government and opposition to commit to funding an over or underpass at a railway crossing in Moe ahead of this year's federal election.
Providers tender for youth rehab centre
Two Latrobe Valley-based service organisations will join together in an attempt to keep the new youth drug and alcohol residential rehabilitation centre in local hands.
Eye-catching Romany van attracts interest
If POM-POMS ever had a practical purpose, it would be in Yallourn North resident Susan Lendon's caravan.
Library on its way to Kenya
Year 6 students looked in awe as a container full of books and school furniture was being lifted to make its way to a primary school in Kenya.
Runners tackle tricky terrain for Duncan
Perfect weather greeted starters at Duncan's Run on Saturday as ultra-running enthusiasts prepared to take off from the Balook Visitor Centre.
Mether has the method
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has demonstrated the importance of soft skills in the wake of the Christchurch terrorism attack, Willow Grove author and communications professional Leah Mether says.
Hazelwood North fatality
Investigations are ongoing after a man died following a collision on Clarkes Road at Hazelwood North on Monday.
Fears pathology move would delay results
Pathology results for critical illnesses such as cancers could take up to two weeks under a proposal by a private company contracted to look after testing for the region's medical centres to send samples to Melbourne.
Wind farm proposed for Latrobe Valley
Fifty-three wind turbines each 250 metres in height could be built on the outskirts of the Latrobe Valley under a new plan to provide power for up to 200,000 homes.
Pool works underway
Construction has began on the new Gippsland Regional Aquatic Centre and overhaul of the Traralgon Indoor Sports Stadium following a turning of the sod ceremony on Friday morning.





















