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.
Country upbringing is key to Lorna’s century of birthdays
While children dreamt of what might await them under the Christmas tree, Morwell resident Lorna Krohn celebrated her 100th birthday on Christmas Eve with her son David and close family and friends.
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.
Community asbestos concerns remain
Morwell community members are calling for more details about how contractors will control dust during the demolition of the Morwell Power Station.
EPA approval is still not final step
The EPA has granted an approval for EngergyBrix to store asbestos from the old Morwell Power Station in a shared cell at Hazelwood, but a final solution may still not be known for another month.
STOP cards aid violence victims
Discreet, purse-sized cards with updated information about local family violence services are being distributed across Gippsland, coinciding with the holiday season when there is generally a spike in family violence incidents.
Express shares joy of generosity
Berry Street has thanked the generous people who contributed to The Express' Christmas giving tree this year after more than 100 gifts were kindly donated.
Growth in Latrobe Valley collisions
Serious injury collisions rose more in the Latrobe Valley in 2018 than in any other area across Victoria, the region's road policing advisor says.





















