Police gain cultural insight
Ninety police officers from across the Latrobe Valley recently received cultural awareness training to improve their engagement with Aboriginal people and the region's multicultural communities.
Pokies losses hit $44 million
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.
Mr Credlin marks 45 years in the job
Morwell Park Primary School assistant principal Peter Credlin is one of hundreds of teachers across the state who are celebrating more than four decades in teaching.
Pondage up for grabs
ENGIE has told a community meeting in Morwell that it would welcome expressions of interest from organisations willing to take responsibility for the Hazelwood Pondage following a question from Latrobe City mayor Darrell White.
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.
Alinta says it will give more
Loy Yang B owner Alinta Energy says it will direct more of its community sponsorship back into the Latrobe Valley compared to the station's previous owner ENGIE.
Hospital help wanted
Latrobe Regional Hospital is calling on the support of its community as part of its annual tax giving appeal.
Hazelwood North car torched
Traralgon police were called to a suspicious car fire at Hazelwood North on Monday night.
Rape accused held
Audio of a woman raped inside her family home has been played in court as the man accused of the alleged assault was this week remanded in custody.





















