Express coaches to replace some trains
The Victorian government is providing express coaches that will run directly from Gippsland to Melbourne to ease commuter disruption during major rail works in April.
Train project brings new jobs to the Valley
Local skilled job seekers are being encouraged to apply for 25 new jobs being created as part of the Victorian government's high capacity metro trains project.
Smoke but no fire as diesel generators turned on for tests
Morwell's diesel generators were not used over summer, although they were switched on for routine testing on Friday.
Runaway trolley blues
Community members have found more than 60 abandoned shopping trolleys throughout Morwell in less than eight days.
Job numbers up: MP
Despite consumer confidence taking a hit following the closure announcements of major retailers Target and Coles at Mid Valley Shopping Centre, Eastern Victoria MP Harriet Shing has called for the community to remain optimistic.
Car parks to go in Morwell revitalisation
A number of business owners in Morwell's central business district have flagged parking space as an issue that may grow into the future.
Big plans for courthouse after works
The Traralgon Courthouse is one step closer to becoming a vibrant community centre after crucial conservation works were recently completed.
Churchill icons to shave at festival
Churchill Neighbourhood Centre is throwing the community a family fun day with low-cost and free activities on Saturday, March 17, with a horse and cart ride linking a festival and market spread across the town.
Fish are still biting at Hazelwood
Reeling in a half-metre-long barramundi from the Hazelwood pondage has quashed any scepticism a Yinnar resident has had about the presence of the fish in the waters.
Many opportunities in renewable energy
There were many opportunities for the Latrobe Valley in the renewable energy sector, Victorian renewable energy advocate Simon Corbell told a Gippsland Climate Change Council seminar in Morwell on Tuesday.
Community projects shared
Opportunities in the renewable energy sector were discussed at the Let's Energise Gippsland seminar at Morwell on Tuesday.
Traralgon pioneer honoured
An important figure in Traralgon's history, Evelyn Maude West was one of 20 people recognised in the Victorian Honour Roll of Women for her significance in the town's development and dedication to the community.
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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...
