Funding boost for youth mentor program
A youth mentor program aimed at keeping young people off the streets and away from crime has received a $700,000 boost following a state government commitment in Morwell this week.
Shed is a safe place
Toongabbie's blokes now have a place to hang out, share skills and enjoy a yarn with the official opening of the town's men's shed on Tuesday.
Helping little business visions come true
Budding entrepreneurs are being encouraged to turn their hobbies into their day job by taking advantage of a new micro-finance program in Morwell.
Council acts on parent power
A mother campaigning for a pedestrian crossing outside Morwell Central Primary School has welcomed proposed works by Latrobe City Council to make busy pick-up and drop-off times safer.
Downpour hits Moe in sale lead up
Several businesses were impacted by heavy rain on Wednesday afternoon – less than 24 hours before the Moe Cup – with some retailers forced to close their doors during the town's biggest retail day of the year.
Moe races to success
There was a taste of local success at Moe on Thursday when hometown trainer Allison Bennett's horse Chica Mala crossed the line in the third race to claim the 1600-metre maiden plate.
Conference a health first
About 130 health professionals from across Gippsland descended on Latrobe Regional Hospital for a free health and community services conference on Monday, October 15.
Sign points to station in Morwell
The state government has chosen an empty paddock in English Street, Morwell as the site for a new ambulance station to be built by the end of next year.
Wider care focus needed
The health industry will fail to put a dent in the high prevalence of mental health and drug issues if it relies solely on mental health and drug specialists, Curtin University National Drug Research Institute's Professor Steve Allsop said.
Second Trafalgar banking blow
ANZ customers will soon be unable to do their banking at the post office, which has come as further disappointment to customers in Trafalgar whose branch closed on October 3.
Fozard forum for candidates
Independent candidate for Eastern Victoria Michael Fozard has organised an event with the intention of allowing concerns in the community to be heard by all the region's upper house and Narracan electorate candidates.
Shed is a safe place
Toongabbie's blokes officially have a place to hang out, share skills and enjoy a yarn with the official opening of the town's men's shed on Tuesday.
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Making public transport safe
VICTORIA Police conducted a highly visible operation across Latrobe Valley's public transport network on Tuesday, April 28.
Officers from Moe, Morwell and Traralgon uniform teamed...
