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.
TAFE ‘deficit’ rejected
A reported $17.8 million deficit at Federation Training was largely due to the downward revaluation of assets, according to a TAFE spokesperson.
Planned burns contribute to poor air quality
The Environment Protection Authority in Victoria has warned residents of the Latrobe Valley with pre-existing health conditions to look after themselves while the region faces smoky conditions.
Regional roads and education the winners in state budget
The Latrobe Valley is set to benefit from a number of major statewide announcements in the Victorian budget, with investment in roads and education - and cuts to payroll tax - key areas in this year's economic plan.
Court upgrade ‘surreal’
After months of anticipation the Morwell Football Netball Club finally ran out onto the newly refurbished netball courts at Morwell Recreation Reserve for the first time on Saturday.
Timber delay worries
Gippsland timber bosses have slammed the state government for a lack of action after committing $110 million last year to establish more timber plantations in the region.
Synthetic cannabis seized
Detectives have uncovered a "significant quantity" of synthetic cannabis following raids on a business at Morwell and Warragul on Thursday morning.
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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...
