Career firefighters to improve response times at Moe
Twenty career firefighters will be introduced to Moe by the end of the year under a plan by the state government to reduce emergency response times to call outs in the Latrobe Valley.
Hazelwood North fire contained
Fire-fighters have contained a 10-hectare fire burning near the corner of Firmins Lane and Hazelwood Road at Hazelwood North.
Morwell Power Station heritage listed
The Heritage Council of Victoria has determined the Morwell Power Station and Briquette Factories are of cultural heritage significance and should be included on the Victorian Heritage Register.
VCAT says no dog permit
Latrobe City council's refusal of a planning permit for a greyhound facility at Hazelwood North has been upheld by the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal.
Chloe is now teaching her teacher’s children
When 23-year-old new teacher Chloe Haesler stepped into the gates of St Mary's Primary School in Newborough last year, she couldn't help but notice some familiar faces.
Houses join in funds fight
Neighbourhood houses across Gippsland have united to lobby for additional funding in the lead up to the state election later this year.
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.
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Making public transport safe
VICTORIA Police conducted a highly visible operation across Latrobe Valley's public transport network on Tuesday, April 28.
Officers from Moe, Morwell and Traralgon uniform teamed...
