Opioid deaths jump in Valley
Latrobe Valley's drug issues have claimed the lives of 49 people over a period of four years, more than any other Victorian regional area, according to not-for-profit organisation Penington Institute.
Artists share their talents in show
For many years Yallourn North's award-winning artist Carolyn Henry was stuck inside her studio until she decided to have a "social life".
New manufacturing partnership unveiled
The Victorian government is providing $3.8 million to develop new bio-manufacturing opportunities in a partnership between Australian Paper and Federation University and Federation Training.
Traralgon dominates karate nationals
A strong team of five junior and senior competitors represented the Traralgon Budokan Kyokushin Karate Dojo at the 2018 National Kyokushin Karate Championships last week.
Golfers rally for Jarrod Lyle’s family
The Latrobe Valley golfing community will rally next month in the name of a worthy cause. Professional golfer Jarrod Lyle died recently after a long battle with cancer and a charity golf day to be held at Traralgon Golf Club will raise funds for Lyle's wife and two daughters.
Chester calls for challengers to unite behind Prime Minister
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has urged Liberal Party MPs responsible for destroying Malcolm Turnbull's leadership to "pull their heads in" and unite behind new Prime Minister Scott Morrison.
Treaty talks in Morwell
Gippslanders have been invited to join community sessions to yarn about what a treaty would look like with Victorian Aboriginal people.
Book ponders big questions
Have you ever considered what happens after death?
Chuckles brings joy for Louise
Eight months after Harold the alpaca was mauled to death his owner Louise Lazarus has spoken for the first time since losing her loveable larrikin.
Donation extends rural aid
Gippsland Farmer Relief chief executive Melissa Ferguson says a recent donation of more than $30,000 will help drought-stricken farmers in need across the region.
BBL main draw coming to Moe
Big Bash League cricket will return to the Latrobe Valley this year with a blockbuster season fixture in January which is expected to draw upwards of 8000 people to Moe's Ted Summerton Reserve.
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.





















