Major boost for Gippsland TAFE campuses
Federation Training at Morwell will undergo a $35 million "transformation" - one of two Gippsland TAFE campuses to reap the benefits - following a commitment by the state government in this week's Victorian budget.
Barcelona-bound for his scooter dream
When Tom Green's older brothers showed an interest in scooters he followed suit and bought one of his own. Nine years old at the time, the fledgling rider simply wanted to emulate his siblings but has now well and truly usurped them on the skill front.
Senseless shooting
A Mirboo North deer farmer is reeling after his two pet stags were shot and left to rot on his property last week, in what he describes as "senseless vandalism".
Police on hunt for stolen dirt bike
A distinctive custom bike has been stolen from a property at Hazelwood North.
Carlos and his love of tango
For Carlos Argentina, the art of tango has been a love affair.
Kyan’s cards take on cancer
Ten-year-old Trafalgar schoolboy Kyan Jenkins learnt first-hand at a young age about the devastation and pain of a cancer diagnosis and resolved to do something about it.
Rent pain for welfare recipients
Almost half of the rental properties in the Latrobe Valley and surrounding areas are out of reach for people who rely on welfare, according to a study into rental affordability across Victoria.
Budget earns a pass mark
The Andrews' government scored some passing grades with the announcement of funding support for education, including some 30 TAFE courses that would be offered for free and upgrades to the TAFE campus in Morwell and two schools in Traralgon.
Members label budget a mixed bag for Latrobe Valley
Morwell MP Russell Northe has criticised the state government's budget, citing a lack of forward planning and a "comprehensive jobs plan" to address the Latrobe Valley's high unemployment rate.
VCCI gives payroll tax cut big thumbs up
Victoria’s peak business body has welcomed news the state government will slash its regional payroll tax rate in half.
Redressing impact of fashion
When Moe stylist Harmonie Smith read some alarming figures online about the devastation of the fashion industry on the environment it affirmed her passion for pre-loved clothing.
Iconic bush song is 25
It has been 25 years since Aussie country music icon Lee Kernaghan released his hit album Outback Club, and it went "in a flash" of rural towns, country pubs and yarns with the locals.
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Severe thunderstorms awakening heavy rain
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SLOW-MOVING thunderstorms erupted through the Latrobe Valley from the earlier hours of Friday, February 27.
Some locals took to social media to report that...
