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Cash splash opens way for pool works

Works on the long-awaited, multi-million dollar Gippsland Regional Aquatic Centre will start early next year after the state government announced an $8 million loan to Latrobe City Council to complete the project by 2021.

Latrobe Valley reflects on inaugural rugby

The Latrobe Valley played host to three metro rugby teams at the weekend with the Morwell-based Miners Rugby League and Touch Football Club's inaugural nines rugby league gala day.

Judy to make Melbourne debut at 96

It was a childhood dream she thought would never come true.

Rocky road leads to major hospital donation

Four women from Yinnar who dodged emus and kangaroos in a 1996 Holden Commodore on treacherous, rocky roads of the Flinders Ranges later returned with a $38,000 gift for the Latrobe Regional Hospital.

Sisters fear college bullying

High school students Hannah Lawrence and Lara Redford have seen bullying first hand and are hoping to protect their brothers from it.

Success is their Destiny

The Yinnar husband and wife duo behind Destiny Band Oz had already put their thick jackets on ready to leave the Tasmanian Independent Country Music Awards when they heard their names called.

Pride of the big cats on the line

Churchill and Mirboo North will scrap it out on Saturday in the battle of the big cats as both aim to secure their first Latrobe Valley and District Cricket League win.

Mental health spotlight in schools

High school students at state schools across Gippsland will have access to dedicated mental health professionals at school under a $51.2 million state government program to be rolled out next year.

More funding needed for at-risk kids

Fifty per cent of children in Morwell are developmentally vulnerable and any incoming government needed to increase funding to integrated family services, Victoria's peak body for child and family services said.

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.

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