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Pokie losses hit $44m

Pokie losses in Latrobe increased by $1.1 million in the past financial year, making it the fourth highest local government area in regional Victoria for gaming losses behind Greater Geelong, Ballarat and Bendigo.

Energy from Waste call likely September

Australian Paper's proposed Energy from Waste facility has drawn mixed reactions from the community following an EPA submissions evening calling for community feedback on the project, held in Traralgon last week.

Saddling up to Grace the world stage

Grace Perkins is working day and night with the ponies on her family's Rosedale property in readiness to take her craft to a much bigger arena.

Hive to tackle unemployment rates

Mid Valley Shopping Centre will be the new home of a community learning hub to tackle unemployment in the region.

Pedestrian safety targeted

Ninety pedestrians were caught breaking the law during a recent operation in the Latrobe Valley's three main central business districts.

Champions to tackle family violence

Mark Waller is a champion.

New station claim devides

Independent candidate for Morwell Ray Burgess has rejected claims by his Labor counterpart that a brown-coal fired power station built in the Latrobe Valley would not be a feasible option.

Charges follow ‘crime spree’

A boy has been remanded in custody following an alleged "crime spree" on Wednesday afternoon, police said.

Chimneys fight light inquiry

ENGIE is awaiting confirmation from the aviation regulator about the status of the former Hazelwood Power Station chimneys since the stacks were thrust into darkness.

Traralgon artist on colour spree

Since moving to Traralgon six months ago, artist Ann D'Monte can't stop using bright colours in her paintings.

Sandwiches solve challenge

SIXTEEN-year-old Baringa School student Jessie Young has never felt hungry in school, however, once every three weeks, she and about nine other children make sandwiches for students who go to school on an empty stomach.

Community win celebrated

The Yarragon community has welcomed Baw Baw Shire's decision to refuse an application to construct a large service station on the perimeter of Yarragon village.

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