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Year 10s get free meningococcal vaccine

Victorian Year 10 students will get free vaccinations against the deadly meningococcal virus, as part of a $1.5 million program being rolled out across all secondary schools by the state government.

Response times to smile about

The average response time for an ambulance to reach the scene of a Code One emergency in the Latrobe Valley has improved by about two minutes since last year.

Festa’s Italian flavour

Nonna's secret Italian recipes will be revealed at this year's Italian festival in Mirboo North, with the launch of a cookbook that passes down traditional knowledge.

Creek facelift sought

Taking his partner and son for a walk down Narracan Creek recently, Moe resident Steve Johnstone was shocked to see the state of the overgrowth surrounding the creek south of Narracan Drive and the railway bridge.

Babies cleared of mine fire risk

Researchers have found no association between pregnant women's exposure to the mine fire smoke of 2014 and low birth weights or premature births.

Latrobe Regional Hospital redevelopment opens

Health Minister Jill Hennessy celebrated the ability of the Stage 2A development at Latrobe Regional Hospital to offer Gippsland "world-class" facilities with improved capacity at its official opening on Friday, February 2.

Few tears, no fears for preps

There was a lot of excitement, a few tears and nerves as almost 600 preps across Latrobe Valley schools put on brave faces to walk into the classroom for the first time this week.

Lots to love about alpine dingoes

The alpine resort at Mount Baw Baw is set to build a den and research centre for one of Australia's most publicly debated predators.

Program to provide SafeCare

A new pilot program to support vulnerable families in Gippsland will be launched in the next two months.

A matter of safety

On four separate occasions, Narracan resident Glenn Mason has personally assisted people who have had car accidents on Weirs Road, Narracan and he has had enough.

Petition to save caravan park

About 60 people attended a Latrobe City Council meeting at the Hazelwood Pondage Caravan Park last week to address the concerns of site holders and community members surrounding the transfer of the park to a short-stay and day-trip facility later in the year.

Traf rallies for Lambs

Trafalgar mum Britt Lamb had just drifted off to sleep when a loud bang woke her about 2am Sunday.

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