Rosedale bushfire ‘not suspicious’
A large bushfire south of Rosedale that was expected to burn for up to two to three weeks was declared contained on Tuesday afternoon.
Smoke asthma warning
People with respiratory issues and pre-existing conditions such as heart issues are advised to limit outdoor exposure in in the wake of the Rosedale bushfire.
Eye test leads to life-saving brain surgery
A Morwell man and his wife wonder what his fate could have been if a tumour the size of his fist had remained undiscovered in his brain.
Hair today, gone tomorrow
Locks of hair were falling and the hair of the dog was flowing after Traralgon resident Jarrad McGann shaved his head on Saturday to raise funds for leukaemia research.
Packing a punch for good health
Women between the ages of 18 and 25 are being invited to step into the ring and duke it out in free boxing classes beginning this weekend.
Kindness drives gifts
Latrobe Valley Bus Lines staff and drivers have been giving back to their local community by setting aside a proportion of their wages.
Canadian pilots lead fire night fight
Latrobe Regional Airport was the base for an Australian-first firefighting operation to conduct night-time water bombing of the Rosedale west fires.
Solar rebate scheme expanded
The Latrobe Valley is enjoying the start of a solar boom with a spike in the number of people applying for renewable rooftop rebates.
Renewable fund boost
Latrobe Valley renewable energy initiatives got a boost with a share in $160,000 in grants from a Latrobe Valley New Energy Fund to allow local businesses to grow their ideas.
Greens closure plan backlash
LOCALS have hit back at a Greens plan to begin phasing out the Yallourn Power Station in 2020 as part of a staged shut-down of all Latrobe Valley coal-fired generators by 2030.
Wildlife care help sought
A TOONGABBIE wildlife carer is seeking donations to help care for the myriad of native critters she is helping to nurse back to health and return to the wild.
Tourism growth push
Latrobe City Council is calling for community members to jump on board a new committee to lure big ticket events to the region and get more visitors to stay longer and spend more.
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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...
