Union summit to plan election goals
Morwell is the sole target electorate for an Australian-first study into participatory democracy which seeks to let the community members set the agenda for the November state election.
Fozard targets upper house
Yarragon business owner Michael Fozard is hoping to secure a seat in the upper house as an independent for Eastern Victoria.
Drones are new eyes of koala care
Koalas in Victoria's Strzelecki Ranges have a new ally to guard their safety – the all-seeing drone that detects any animal in its sights. It is the preferred technology of Latrobe Valley-based family company Hazelwood Forestry for its business of wild life management.
FedUni clarifies ATAR report
Federation University has said the recent media attention on the university accepting ATARs of as low of 22.1 for education degrees was not accurate.
Trail nears completion
The Gippsland Plains Rail Trail is set to be completed by Christmas.
Disability job support
Workways Disability Employment Services is running weekly information sessions to support people with a disability to find work locally.
Call to limit emissions
A petition calling on the Environment Protection Authority to regulate power station greenhouse gas emissions has gained almost 3800 signatures.
Polish president recognises Regina
At 92 and with three decades of leading the Polish Seniors Club in the Latrobe Valley, Regina Kukla is still an active advocate and leader among her peers.
You and Your Pet: Poppy is a little dog with a big heart
Poppy the Jack Russel Terrier has been a constant in Jenny Moncur's life for nearly 14 years, but when her husband died four years ago the pup became her rock.
Bulgaria beckons talented teen rower
When teenager Alex Vuillermin qualified for the Paralympic rowing squad last year, she set about creating a list of goals she intended to achieve before Tokyo 2020.
School’s in for Dr Tran
Every Wednesday, Dr Hieu Tran prepares to see a different group of patients than he usually sees at his Latrobe Community Health Service clinic in Morwell.
Shing’s swing at Harriman
Labor member for Eastern Victoria Harriet Shing has criticised Liberal candidate for Morwell Dale Harriman in a series of online social media posts after Mr Harriman announced last week he would remain employed at the Latrobe Valley Authority.