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Sky is the limit for new Airvan

A Latrobe Valley aircraft manufacturer has won a design award for an Australian-first 10-seater small airplane that is more fuel-efficient and easy to handle for less-experienced pilots.

Brigade call out for younger volunteers

The Morwell CFA is looking for more people to jump on board their local brigade to volunteer as much time as they can spare while providing a vital community service.

Tenants left in cold on heaters

Newborough public housing tenants are worried they will freeze this winter as the Department of Health and Human Services drags its feet inspecting potentially deadly gas heaters.

Nola finds hope amidst the tragedy

Living in Australia, it is hard to imagine the uncertainty faced by almost one million people living in the world's biggest refugee camp in Bangladesh.

Consultation on Yarragon servo

Opponents of a large service station development on the outskirts of Yarragon have had their say at a public information session and through written objections.

Council investigates cafe social media incident

Latrobe City Council is investigating an incident between the café tenant of Latrobe Regional Gallery in Morwell and a community member which occurred on social media.

Station funding promise

The Mirboo North CFA has welcomed Member for Gippsland South Danny O’Brien’s announcement of $2.1 million for the construction of a new fire station in the town if the Coalition wins November’s state election.

Truck roll at Hazelwood South

A 30-year-old man has been taken to Latrobe Regional Hospital with minor, non-life-threatening injuries after the truck he was driving rolled off the road.

Pregnant smoker rate high

One in five Gippsland mothers smoked during pregnancy, according to newly-released data.

Building on his interests

The creative possibilities are endless with Lego, yet when a Morwell child picked up the little coloured bricks, he looked no further than his hometown for inspiration.

Dishwasher fire clean up costs

Former Newborough public housing tenant and mother of three Amielle Tarasinski has been left with a headache after her second-hand dishwasher, which was likely a recalled product, caught fire and caused costly damage to her home and belongings.

Powerful owl stalks Gippsland night skies

Retired secondary teacher David Mules had been looking for Gippsland's largest, nocturnal, winged predator for about three years when an email from his son Michael dropped into his inbox.

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