Caring creates learning opportunities
Federation Training VCAL students are taking the welfare of a fellow student on the other side of the globe in Uganda into their own hands by fundraising to support him through school.
Help needed for meals
Beth Cox began volunteering with Meals on Wheels to placate a neighbour who was always asking her to join and almost 34 years later Ms Cox hasn't stopped.
Latrobe motion supported
A Latrobe City Council motion at the National Assembly of Councils in Canberra calling on all state governments to cease relocating housing clients with "complex needs" to rural and regional areas has passed.
Community enforcement a step further
A community advocate has welcomed the inclusion of a clause in an environmental protection bill before the Victorian Parliament that would allow the community to enforce pollution laws.
Rosedale rallies for Aaron
Rosedale born-and-bred father of four Aaron Rose described the return of a rare form of potentially life-threatening brain cancer to a cavity in the right side of his head as a "small bump in the road".
Cloudy water concerns Newborough residents
Newborough residents experiencing cloudy tap water could be assured the water is safe to drink, a Gippsland Water spokeswoman says.
Gippsland Water price to jump
Gippsland Water customers will be slugged an extra $20 over the next 12 months, making it the highest bill increase in the state despite bills falling or staying the same across the rest of Victoria.
You and Your Pet: Happy ending for Dogs’ tale
When June McMeeken read about the plight of nine-year-old kelpie brothers Smokie and Bandit in last week's You and Your Pet column she felt compelled to help.
Health chief calls it a day
The long standing head of a locally-based not-for-profit health insurer is calling it a day after almost three decades in the role.
Logging report anger
Mirboo North community members opposed to proposed logging are upset they were not aware that a report carried out by VicForests was going to be made public when they took part in it.
Police seek Thorpdale man
Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate missing man Malcomb Coates.
Project opportunities for regional businesses
Local businesses have been encouraged to bid for work on major infrastructure projects worth almost $1 billion dollars being rolled out across the state over the next 18 months.
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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...
