Passengers given voice at fast rail forum
Gippsland rail users are being urged to attend a public forum in Melbourne next week to push the case for fast and reliable regional rail to an expert panel discussion.
Local focus promised as GovHub site unveiled
The state government's $25 million Latrobe Valley GovHub will have a strong local flavour after Premier Daniel Andrews on Friday declared 75 per cent local content would be used in the development of the project.
Minister flags intervention to stop Hazelwood heritage listing
The state government will consider using powers available under the Heritage Act to prevent further delays to the decommissioning of the Hazelwood Power Station.
Gallery goes green for Botanica exhibition
While the autumn leaves along Yinnar's main street fall, the town's gallery is unseasonably green.
Premier announces grants to grow jobs
The Latrobe Valley is expected to benefit from the creation of 257 new jobs following the allocation of state government transition grants to local businesses.
Art for inclusion in Morwell
When Latrobe Valley artist Athena was mixing acrylic paints for Latrobe Community Health Service's community art exhibition on display this week, she thought of the rainbow.
You and Your Pet: New hip help needed for Bongo
Cavalier King Charles spaniel Bongo Stefano was just a pup when he had major surgery to repair a displaced knee cap.
Council hears budget submissions
Moe scouts and cubs are hoping Latrobe City Council will ensure their safety on winter nights by installing new lighting at Apex Park to light up the front of the scout hall.
Green reamed for possum paper claim
A Greens MP who claimed five Leadbeater's possums died for every ream of A4 paper in parliamentary offices has defended her comments as "hyperbole" after receiving a slew of criticism following the social media post last week.
Planned Tyers burn has little impact: CFA
The CFA has defended its proposal to carry out planned burns at Tyers and says the low intensity fires will have minimal impact on the environment and surrounding wildlife.
Stalker charges dropped
Charges against a man accused of stalking a former Latrobe City councillor were withdrawn by Victoria Police after his defence yesterday argued there was insufficient evidence to proceed with the hearing.
Coal land to be opened for new developments
Parcels of land previously reserved for coal will be made available for industrial and economic developments with the state government expected to announce the abolishment of coal protection overlays today.
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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...
