Lightning strikes captured
Several readers submitted spectacular photographs of the impressive lightning display which passed through the Latrobe Valley on Wednesday night, dropping much-need rain across southern Victoria.
Justice system failing: report
Latrobe Valley's justice system is crippled and in desperate need of "urgent investment and resourcing", according to a report released today by the Gippsland Legal Assistance Forum.
Classes ease teens into art
It can be "a big thing" for teenagers to walk into a room of unfamiliar faces to begin a painting course, Traralgon & District Art Society president Andrea Ramsay says.
Minister promises Thomson fire priority
Fire crews were working flat out to control a large bushfire near the Thomson dam that was threatening Melbourne's water supplies in the lead up to yesterday's extreme heat.
Music and nature help heal
The healing nature of music in Balook's peaceful rainforests will help people remember Black Saturday in a special commemorative 10 year anniversary concert.
Boolarra on small halls’ festival trail
Boolarra will celebrate its local gathering space as part of the Festival of Small Halls, hosting independent folk musicians who are winding their way across the country on a regional tour.
Delivering hope for farmers
ENGIE jumped aboard the spirit of Australia Day by helping out battling drought-affected Gippsland farmers with a donation of 150 bales of hay.
Resident says long grass a fire-risk
Jeeralang Junction resident Brian Kilday has criticised Latrobe City for "having double standards" after claiming the council failed to meet its obligation to reduce fire risk on a rural nature strip near his home.
Stories to galvanise
Willow Grove resident Mark Fairbairn's 58 years in the region tell a fairly common Latrobe Valley story.
Music and nature help heal
The healing nature of music in Balook's peaceful rainforests will help people remember Black Saturday in a special commemorative 10 year anniversary concert.
Roder recognised for ambulance service
The Latrobe Valley was well represented in the 2019 Ambulance Service medals with Mobile Intensive Care Ambulance flight paramedic Nick Roder awarded the prestigious title alongside colleague Ross Salathiel.
Mayor sceptical of St Baker’s power station proposal
While Latrobe City mayor Graeme Middlemiss believes a federal government plan to reduce wholesale electricity prices by financially supporting the development of new generation capacity "has merit", he is sceptical the scheme will result in anything for the Latrobe Valley.
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Rails delayed due to freight train fault
The Gippsland line is experiencing another major delay, as services have been halted for the past hour due to a freight train fault at Caulfield.
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