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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.

Clinic considering GP alternative

A Rosedale GP clinic is considering alternative options following a lengthy fruitless search to fill a vacant doctor position.

Mum’s the word at Stockdale Road

Four mothers will be switching roles as soon as they drop their children at school today.

Co-location concerns continue for Latrobe SDS

Parents of children enrolled at Latrobe Special Developmental School have again voiced concerns about a possible co-location with Traralgon College months after their last meeting with the Victorian Building Authority.

Learning fire rules

A new campaign encouraging Gippslanders to "know the rules" this bushfire season was launched at Walhalla's historic fire station yesterday.

Mayor demands urgent meeting

Latrobe City mayor Graeme Middlemiss has called for an urgent meeting of stakeholders caught up in the Steelvision saga, backing calls for the state government to provide compensation to out-of-pocket businesses.

Hogan has high hopes for Lowanna

Newly-appointed Lowanna College principal Adam Hogan wants to raise the bar and improve student engagement in the next 12 months with the ultimate goal to take the school above the state's average benchmark.

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Making public transport safe

  VICTORIA Police conducted a highly visible operation across Latrobe Valley's public transport network on Tuesday, April 28. Officers from Moe, Morwell and Traralgon uniform teamed...