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.
Infrastructure funding more difficult under rate capping
It will become harder and harder for Latrobe City Council to fund new infrastructure under continued rate capping limits imposed by the state government, Latrobe City chief executive Steven Piasente said.
Library set for Kenya
An empty shipping container standing on Morwell Central Primary School's oval is not only the steel shell of a 12,000-book library to be sent to a Kenyan school.
Waiting is key to weight loss
If you found yourself binging on sweets and meats during the holiday season don't stress. You still have one more year to learn from the past.
Pondage speech plan
Morwell MP Russell Northe will raise the future of the Hazelwood Pondage in his first speech to Parliament this year, almost 12 months after owner ENGIE said it would close the pondage for public use due to dam wall integrity issues.
Walhalla tourism woes
Several Walhalla businesses have reported a marked decline in business over the usually-busy Christmas/New Year period, sparking concerns from the town's tourism association that it may become an ongoing trend.
Last party for pondage campers
Hazelwood Pondage Caravan Park site holders and campers kicked back to enjoy one last New Years' Eve together before the park permanently closes on January 14.
Dog love on show at Newborough
The tradition of a group in Yallourn North that met to discuss caring for their beloved canines before the Second World War continues today in the form of the Central Gippsland Kennel Club's Championship Dog Show.
Police target drug driving
Three drivers allegedly tested positive for drugs on New Year's Eve.
Bupa audit scrutiny
Traralgon aged care service Bupa has undergone another re-accreditation site visit as it battles further controversy about the quality of care being provided to its residents.
Fight for standalone school continues
Latrobe Special Developmental School council is continuing its campaign for a standalone site amid further signs pointing to the possible co-location of the school with Traralgon College.
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.
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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...
