Forensic hub closer
The state government has released the design of the much-anticipated Morwell forensic hub.
62 minutes to city with Coalition
High-speed rail which would cut the travel time between Melbourne and Traralgon to 62 minutes is part of the Liberal-Nationals government's promise to decongest the city and improve liveability in regional Victoria if elected in November.
Council briefs
Latrobe City Council will develop a wood value policy and timber usage strategy following a motion by Cr Dale Harriman at the ordinary council meeting on Monday night.
Woman struck by vehicle at Traralgon dies
A woman has been killed overnight after she was struck by a vehicle on a property on Airfield Road at Traralgon.
Council rejects asbestos cell
An on-site asbestos dump for waste material from the old Morwell Power Station was knocked back by Latrobe City councillors last night who said it failed to meet council guidelines.
Dan climbs the Ladder of success
For most young people getting a job and a place of their own are achievements to be proud of. But for Ladder participant Daniel Freeman the achievements take on special significance after overcoming homelessness.
Council officers recommend yes vote
Latrobe City Council officers have recommended councillors approve a proposed asbestos storage cell at the site of the former Morwell Power Station.
Police investigate social media emu video
A video showing a group of people chasing emus on motorbikes at Newborough has sparked outrage on social media after being viewed by more than 90,000 people in three days.
Call to consult community
Gippsland MP Darren Chester has called on the state government to consult with the community over plans to establish a drug and alcohol rehabilitation facility in the Latrobe Valley.
Band to pipe off armistice centenary
Morwell’s Centenary of Anzac Concert will return to Kernot Hall in November to mark 100 years since the armistice of the First World War.
Beefing up production plans
A new brand of Gippsland beef could put the Latrobe Valley "on the map" and turn the region into a "foodie area", Greenham's Gippsland abattoir managing director Grant Ryan says.
Cheap houses lure crime syndicates
Crime syndicates are using the Latrobe Valley as a base to establish marijuana grow houses as more than a dozen properties have been raided across the region in the past 12 months, Latrobe's acting Inspector says.
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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...
