Alison’s shot at photo awards
Trafalgar-based photographer Alison Landmeter's skill will be recognised nationally when she competes in the National Australian Institute of Professional Photography Awards in August this year.
Cybersafety training
High school students from across the Latrobe Valley participated in digital safety workshops with the Optus Digital Thumbprint online workshop delivering the program to its 200,000th student at Kurnai College on Friday.
Pondage closed over dam wall fears
The Hazelwood Pondage is temporarily closed to all recreational water activity after energy company ENGIE found structural damage to the dam wall.
Plants to give closure notice as part of mine extension
Latrobe Valley power station owners have agreed to give five year's notice of their intention to close as part of a deal with the state government to extend their mining licences.
Urban rivers concern councillors
Latrobe City Council wants a Victorian government agency to stop "duck-shoving" its responsibility for cleaning up the region's urban river banks, which are becoming local "eyesores".
Sorry Day flag raised
Latrobe Valley's Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities got together to enjoy activities, a cup of tea and live music to mark Reconciliation Week.
Paper power consult
Australian Paper has invited the community to a series of consultation sessions about a proposed $600 million energy-to-waste plant at the Maryvale paper mill.
Funding promise for carer support
Gippsland Carers Association could be given a lifeline if the Coalition wins November's state election after it announced plans to fund a three-year $600,000 pilot support network project for the organisation.
Ash pond worry raised
Concerns surrounding toxic coal ash ponds have been raised in a supplementary submission by Environmental Justice Australia as part of the EPA's review into the region's brown coal-fired power stations' licences.
You and Your Pet: Linked through love
When Jess Gatt was in the market for a pet she was sold on a particular puppy in a litter of border collies – until another one caught her eye.
Sacrifice no bar to success
When Lauren Miller was forced to decide between furthering her own sporting prospects or donating time to help those in need, she made a call many 16-year-olds wouldn't.
Skate park momentum grows
A petition calling for a new skate park in Traralgon has gained more than 1650 signatures following concerns about the isolated location of the existing park.





















