Northe calls for compensation
Morwell MP Russell Northe has criticised the state government for financially supporting Steelvision and called on Premier Daniel Andrews to offer one-off ex gratia payments to Latrobe Valley businesses owed thousands by the troubled company.
Dash cam footage wanted
Detectives are appealing for dash cam footage following a suspicious blaze on Hazelwood Road which burnt about one hectare of grassland on Monday.
Million dollar outrage
Outraged business owners have slammed the state government after a company which received more than half-a-million dollars in taxpayer money last year, now owes an estimated $1 million to Latrobe Valley businesses.
Disappointed by dog park vandalism
Police are investigating after an off-leash dog park in Traralgon was damaged on Monday night – less than a week after the fence was erected.
Mayor disappointed
Latrobe City mayor Graeme Middlemiss has expressed disappointment following comments from Prime Minister Scott Morrison regarding changes to when citizenship ceremonies will be conducted.
Mentoring for startups
Gippsland-based entrepreneurs, innovators and anyone with a smart idea that they're not quite sure how to progress are being called to apply for a mentoring program designed to help local startups succeed.
Fun times roll
Scooters, skaters and BMX-ers flocked to Churchill on Sunday to show off their skills on wheels in a Latrobe Streetgames skate park competition.
Festival sizzles
Warm weather didn't stop people from having a good time with thousands flocking to the annual Summer Nights Festival held at Victory Park in Traralgon on Friday night.
Doctor dishes out heat tips
People are advised to keep cool and observe safety measures as simple as drinking water to stay hydrated as Gippsland's temperatures continue to be high this week.
Bupa passes audit
Bupa Aged Care Traralgon has passed its latest government audit in December and avoided additional sanctions and loss of its approved provider status.
Living an Aussie dream
South Korean-born Jason Lee fell in love with Australia the moment he arrived in Canberra on December 31, 2010 as a 19-year-old on a working holiday visa.
Bureau warns hot weather is not over yet
A cool change over the weekend will only offer "short respite" before more sweltering conditions return to the Latrobe Valley, the Bureau of Meteorology expects.
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FOOTBALL
GIPPSLAND LEAGUE
By LIAM DURKIN
FINALS-type weather greeted Gippsland League venues at the weekend.
With September only a few weeks away, players were given a good test...
