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Police slam speedsters

Police have slammed a group of drivers who were caught travelling almost 30 kilometres per hour or more over the speed limit along a section of the Princes Freeway at Trafalgar East in separate incidents on Tuesday.

Drivers fined for ignoring road rules

Ten fines were issued to drivers who were caught using their mobile phones while driving following an undercover operation by Latrobe Highway Patrol police in Traralgon on Thursday afternoon.

Graham’s historical contribution honoured

While Graham Goulding did not foresee an Order of Australia Medal coming his way for service to community history and heritage preservation, the former Lowanna teacher and Moe Historical Society identity said the award was a "nice surprise".

Australia Day celebrated in style

Thousands of people flocked to Australia Day events across the Latrobe Valley on Friday to celebrate the national holiday as a community.

Humble educator honoured with medal

Morwell Park Primary School principal Chris Joustra's 17th year at the school has just begun, and he "couldn't be happier" with the bright new classrooms offering young students supportive and flexible learning environments.

Ray James Trafalgar’s Citizen of the Year

Trafalgar's Australia Day Citizen of the Year Ray James has praised the efforts of all volunteers who contribute to their community.

Moe celebrates to sound of O’Dowd band

Energetic Irish-born musician Paddy O'Dowd has always made it his business to make sure the crowd, or the classroom, is entertained.

Cancer fundraiser

A Traralgon family is organising a local mini music festival to help fight against pancreatic cancer, which took the life of much-loved mum Michelle Kay last August.

Crowds flock to Victory Park and Heart Walk

Australia Day ambassador David Marsh made it very clear he was proud to be an Australian during his speech in Traralgon on Friday.

John’s music sets tone for Morwell breakfast

Musician John Mazur says it has been a privilege to perform at the Morwell Lions Club Australia Day breakfast for the past five years.

Aussie passion shines in poetry

Hazelwood North's Maria Harkins has won so many prestigious poetry awards at the Mountain Cattlemen's Association of Victoria annual get-togethers, this year she returned her trophy and did not want it back.

Happy days here for Malachi

A Hazelwood North Primary School grade six student who has worn-out three sets of drums, and has a good ear for a tune is Churchill's Student Citizen of the Year.

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