LVCA in limbo after affiliation denied
The season preparations of hundreds of cricketers across the Latrobe Valley have been thrown into turmoil after the newly-formed Latrobe Valley Cricket Association was denied affiliation with the Victorian Country Cricket League.
Homelessness rate increase due to lack of social housing
More than 1300 applications have been made in the inner Gippsland region for social housing which represents a five per cent growth in nine months, according to data from the Council to Homeless Persons.
Jo is welded to her art career
After 30 years in resource management and sustainability Jo Caminiti just "couldn't put her finger on" what was wrong.
Dump and burn concern
Mattresses are being dumped and set alight at a pine plantation in Traralgon South in what police believe could be a plan by offenders to get their hands on a quick fix for scrap metal.
Multicultural service rebrands
he Gippsland Multicultural Services launched its new look last week to rebrand itself after more than 30 years as the region's peak migrant body.
NAIDOC Week grows cultural appreciation
The importance of learning about different cultures and practices was emphasised during NAIDOC Week celebrations at Liddiard Road Primary School earlier this week. School principal Richard Price said students rotated through six different NAIDOC-themed activities during the day.
Cares face up to isolation
Two volunteers from Gippsland Carers Association have started a Facebook support page to reach out to people in caring roles across the region.
Alinta agreement welcomed
The CFMEU has welcomed a new enterprise agreement with Loy Yang B owner Alinta Energy and described the four year proposal as a sign of confidence for workers in the region.
Asbestos vote tonight
Latrobe City Council officers have recommended Energy Brix Australia's application to establish a cell to contain asbestos waste from the upcoming demolition of Morwell Power Station on site be approved.
Hazelwood fish stocking on hold for dam wall assessment
Recreational fish stocking programs at the Hazelwood Ponadge have been put on hold while energy company ENGIE assesses the structural condition of the dam wall.
Commercial Road safety push
Members of the disability self advocacy group New Wave are calling on VicRoads and Latrobe City Council to improve pedestrian safety along Commercial Road in Morwell where their offices are located.
Desperate dad just wants a home
A widowed father of four, including a 10-year-old girl with disabilities, is wondering why his family is still waiting for a roof over their heads, despite being told they are a high priority for public housing.
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Cricket, days to savour
CRICKET
CLV
By LIAM DURKIN
WHY do we do it?
The sport that makes everyone question their life choices each and every Saturday for six months of the...
