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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Charges against a man accused of stalking a former Latrobe City councillor were withdrawn by Victoria Police after his defence yesterday argued there was insufficient evidence to proceed with the hearing.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.

Documentary puts focus on Valley

Two Melbourne filmmakers have pledged to literally give the red-carpet treatment to the stars of their latest film, the people of the Latrobe Valley.

Monday’s art is full of grace in Traralgon

Traralgon & District Art Society member Paul Devlin was in a Queenscliff shipyard when an old ferry which had fallen into disrepair caught his attention.

Gran proud of selfless act

A grandmother’s efforts to teach her eight-year-old grandson an important life lesson has paid off.

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