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Rehab beds in Morwell

A multi-million dollar youth rehabilitation facility will be built in the Latrobe Valley to tackle the region's growing rate of drug and alcohol abuse.

Upcycling fashions for farmers in need

A couple of Traralgon women with a flair for fashion will bring some razzle-dazzle to the Gippsland Need for Feed festival with an upcycled fashion shop for attendees to get their glam on.

Huggable gifts to help kids

Children in crisis who have been forced to flee domestic violence incidents will now have a special friend to hold tight thanks to a trolley-load of teddy bears dropped off at Quantum Support Services.

100 years of school

Yallourn North Primary School will celebrate its 100th anniversary with a day of activities on Saturday, November 10.

Slow down for road workers

Regional Roads Victoria is urging Latrobe Valley motorists to be patient and stick to lowered speed limits as major roadworks take place across Gippsland in the next few months.

Police raid Morwell crop house

Police have busted an "elaborate and sophisticated" hydroponic marijuana crop house in Morwell following a raid at the property this morning.

Expert hears care concerns

An independent consumer expert has become the latest addition to embattled Bupa Aged Care facility's series of corrective measures to address management and care issues that led to sanctions at the Traralgon site this year.

Public voices sought

The Latrobe Health Assembly is seeking community members to fill eight vacancies at the organisation.

Art explores life after war

Art and literature enthusiasts all over Australia are being invited to participate in an exhibition organised by the Friends of the Traralgon Courthouse as a way of raising awareness and funds to repair the iconic 1886 building.

Games encourage inclusion

Six young people living with a disability are organising a fun day to drive awareness on the importance of social inclusion through games scheduled at a Morwell entertainment centre on October 5.

Brent cements dreams in song

A Traralgon musician love-struck by Shania Twain has attempted to reach her through the airwaves.

Question leads to customers drinking more water

A community health campaign to promote water as the drink of choice found sales of the bottled drink increased when food outlet staff asked 'would you like water with that?'

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