Abbott visited draws protest
Latrobe Valley environment groups felt snubbed by former prime minister Tony Abbott when he was in Morwell on Monday and refused to speak about his plans for a new coal-fired power station.
Gippslanders not interested in polls: Chester
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester believes Latrobe Valley residents are not interested in leadership challenges or polls, and are frustrated with internal party bickering.
Indigenous name missed opportunity for McMillan
Local Indigenous community members would prefer the federal seat of McMillan be changed to an Aboriginal name, rather than to the name of Monash.
Mine fire GP visits, medication link
An increase in health service use and rates of dispensed prescription medication in the Latrobe Valley are linked to coal mine fire-related air pollutants, a Hazelwood Health Study report has revealed.
Solar farm plans open to public
A solar company with plans to establish a 70 megawatt, 141-hectare solar park on the outskirts of Morwell will hold an information evening for community members at Kernot Hall on April 16.
Parks’ burgan relief
In a statewide first, Latrobe City Council has secured an exemption from the state government to remove a native plant that has taken over a number of reserves in the Latrobe Valley to allow other native plants to flourish.
Friendship group success
Mother of five Akout Magouk left the city for Morwell five years ago and says she never experienced the same kind of support and sheer number of helpful services in Melbourne as in Gippsland.
Car smashes Moe shop window
Moe police believe it was possible a woman in her 70s hit the accelerator instead of the brakes, when her car mounted the footpath and collided with a shop window in Tuesday afternoon.
Silver medal means the world to Andrew
From Glengarry West to Wagga Wagga, Andrew Brady journeyed across state lines last month and returned home a world silver medallist.
Tigers end losing streak
After enduring a tumultuous couple of years, Gormandale has notched its first win in the North Gippsland League seniors competition in 707 days at the expense of Cowwarr, 12.12 (84) to 4.4 (28).
Abbott dodges media in Morwell
Former Prime Minister and now Coalition backbencher Tony Abbott dodged the media today, when he made a brief stop at the Morwell RSL as part of the Pollie Pedal bicycle ride.
Monash a popular choice
The Australian Electoral Commission has recommended changing the name of the Division of McMillan to Monash after receiving community feedback.
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