Growing hope for strawberry farm
The Latrobe Valley is in the running for a $37 million hydroponic strawberry glasshouse which would produce 2100 tonnes of fresh fruit per annum and provide 120 ongoing local jobs.
Landscaper ordered to move dump
A Traralgon landscaper has until May 2 to remove stockpiled landscaping material from a vacant block on Park Lane after Latrobe City Council found the business was operating without a permit in a residential zone.
Upgrades for The Gathering Place
An important volunteer-run community place is a lot safer and more accessible, thanks to a $15,600 grant from the Latrobe Valley Authority.
Online vision key for business
Doing business online may be the key for small proprietors to thrive in a climate where retail has found itself struggling to keep its head afloat, according to the Victorian Small Business Commission.
Hunt for multicultural leaders
A community leadership program for new and emerging communities was launched in Morwell on Wednesday night with 13 participants coming from more than five different countries that had made Australia their home.
Gilt reward for service
Hazelwood North's Kath Hunter is never fond of talking about herself.
Mower bank success
Churchill father-of-two Adam Lethborg would get frustrated every time his lawn mower broke down.
Decade of dreaming of cabaret
Beechworth-based singer Marisa Quigley had only a vision, title and a vague storyline for a Tom Waits cabaret show for more than 10 years before she met guitarist Rudi Katterl who thought it would work with his one-act Patti Smith show.
Drug rehab site fight
Latrobe Valley health and community organisations are lobbying the state government to build a residential drug rehabilitation facility in the region, however, Member for Gippsland Darren Chester says a site near Bairnsdale should be prioritised.
Speak up for Moe garden proposal
Moe community groups are encouraging Moe residents to attend a public consultation session about future uses of Kingsford Reserve in the town.
Hope springs with new funding
The Cool Group of Companies managing directors Gareth Williams and Alfi Prestipino will be able to expand their businesses in a jointly-funded $4 million project following the announcement of federal funding for local organisations and businesses last week.
Class action against church mooted
The Catholic Church in Gippsland is set to become embroiled in a landmark class action to be brought by alleged victims of child abuse, which could run into the millions of dollars.
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Cricket, days to savour
CRICKET
CLV
By LIAM DURKIN
WHY do we do it?
The sport that makes everyone question their life choices each and every Saturday for six months of the...
