Moat or shrubbery garden could help preserve Hazelwood’s chimneys
A Latrobe City councillor and an independent political candidate have joined forces in a bid to prevent the demolition of Hazelwood's eight chimneys.
Traralgon man located
The body of missing Traralgon man Jack Strong was found on Monday afternoon, two days after he went missing.
ENGIE appeals fire order to VCAT
ENGIE has lodged an application with VCAT to appeal and review Earth Resources Regulation's order to double the amount of fire protection staff in the Hazelwood mine, only days after the company buckled to union and regulator pressure.
Farm acquisition fear
Traralgon East residents have slammed a proposal to compulsorily acquire a section of land near Minniedale Road for a rail stabling yard, claiming a parcel of land has already been allocated for the project at an industrial site in Morwell.
Lund launches second bid for Morwell
High-profile independent Tracie Lund has become the latest to join a crowded field of candidates vying to become the next member for Morwell at November’s state election.
Rubbish dump anger
Skip-loads of "feral" household waste abandoned around the plantations near Churchill has led a local resident to investigate why dumped rubbish is left to rust for years on end.
Sisters encourage early cancer checks
Two sisters who inherited a genetic mutation which significantly increases their risk of breast and ovarian cancers are urging people to get checked early.
Students delight at Big Day Out
Kurnai College VCAL teacher Nicole Carder said the year 12 students were "terrified" when they were first told they were to put on an event for 1000 people.
Hazelwood on the big screen
The Chinese-Australian co-production The Whistleblower partly shot at Hazelwood Power Station will not only immortalise the iconic structure likely awaiting demolition on the silver screen, but also has delivered funds to two local charitable organisations.
Kydah has lots of love to give
At first glance, Kydah the crossbreed looks like a bit of a brute, however, he is anything but.
Free NDIS advice on offer for Valley families
Latrobe Valley residents struggling to understand the National Disability Insurance Scheme will be able to take advantage of a new service to help them navigate the service.
Traralgon’s Sarah takes on New York
Many people move to New York in the hope they will make it big, but in a lot of ways Traralgon teen Sarah O'Brien is already a success story.