Valley tagged on electric coastal highway plan
An electric highway may be on the cards for the Latrobe Valley following a decision by Latrobe City councillors on Monday to provide in-principle support to a proposal from Eurobodalla Shire Council, near Canberra.
Jeeralang demand increases
Victoria has relied more on gas in the past year since Hazelwood closed with Jeeralang power station used to top up power supplies on days of peak demand over summer.
Ware’s wearable art to Grace VRI
Surrealism and sustainability are themes that will feature in Latrobe Valley local Grace Ware's first solo exhibition, to be held at the VRI in February.
Celebration of Malta
Bigger and better than ever, the Latrobe Valley Maltese Festa is expected to attracted thousands of people from near and far for a taste of Maltese culture.
Latrobe is a state vaccination leader
The Latrobe Valley is punching well above its weight in Victorian vaccination targets with the region recording one of the highest childhood immunisation rates in the state.
Retro-fit carbon capture to station
Carbon capture and storage technology could prolong the life of Latrobe Valley coal-fired power generators, create jobs and cut the region's carbon emissions in half.
Northe petition attracts 2000 signatures
Member for Morwell Russell Northe is delighted after receiving nearly 2000 responses to his petition calling for the demolition of a long-standing Churchill eyesore.
Committee for Gippsland chief steps down
Outgoing Committee for Gippsland chief executive Mary Aldred said she was pleased to be leaving the organisation with a growing member base and in a strong financial position.
Community garden in limbo
The future of an initiative to build a community garden in Kingsford Street Reserve in Moe remains in limbo following a decision by Latrobe City Council to investigate whether the site was surplus to community requirements.
Bond throws hat in for Nats
Former Latrobe City councillor Sheridan Bond is the latest candidate to seek Nationals' preselection for the seat of Morwell.
Moe taking on a world record arm-in-arm
A world record attempt to link arms with as many people as possible will take place at Moe next month as a group of traders rally behind a 17-year-old girl who was brutally beaten in a park three weeks ago.
Providing better opportunities to the region’s kids
Improving the life chances of children, young people and their families was on the agenda at the Inner Gippsland Children and Youth Area Partnership's first Learning and Knowledge Exchange Dialogue.
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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...
