Chester sacking a snub for Gippsland
It was hard not to sympathise with Darren Chester as he addressed local media at the Port of Sale about his dumping from federal cabinet on Tuesday afternoon.
Valley Smash a “big boost” for the region
The Latrobe Valley is reaping the rewards of last week's preseason Big Bash League clash between the Hobart Hurricanes and Melbourne Stars that drew more than 4500 cricket fans to Traralgon Recreation Reserve on Friday.
Residents urged to make NBN shift
CLOSE to 8000 residents and businesses in parts of Moe, Trafalgar, Newborough, and Yallourn North have been advised to make the shift to the national broadband network or lose their internet or phone service in the next two months.
Darren Chester dumped from cabinet
Federal member for Gippsland Darren Chester has acknowledged the fact being Victorian played a role in his dumping from cabinet.
Generators won’t pollute: EPA
The Latrobe Valley environment is unlikely to suffer any detrimental air quality and noise effects of 105 diesel-powered generators located at Energy Brix, Environment Protection Authority Victoria says.
Trail cyclists get a dose of history
Cyclists will now be able to piece together the surviving remnants of trestle bridges and weighbridges of the Gippsland Plains Rail Trail into a comprehensive history of the old train line with the installation of new information panels with historical photographs.
Graduates make their mark
Proud graduates gathered at Morwell Central Primary School last week to celebrate the successful completion of an introduction to childcare course.
Antique bottle eludes police divers
Police divers spent several hours in Latrobe River at Moe on Thursday as part of a unique operation to recover a 100-year-old glass lemonade bottle.
Alan gets a new lease on life
A "slight health hiccup" almost two decades ago made Alan McFarlane realise a high-paying job was not all it is made out to be.
Hurricanes win Valley Smash
Cricket fans descended on Traralgon Recreation Reserve in droves on Friday night to witness the much-anticipated Big Bash League preseason clash between the Melbourne Stars and Hobart Hurricanes.
Power plan outlined
Victoria’s shadow energy minister David Southwick says if the Coalition was to win a state election tomorrow the party would look at plans to reopen existing generators at Hazelwood Power Station.
Positive outlook
Real estate agents across the Latrobe Valley are reporting positive signs heading into the new year, reporting both the rental and sales markets are the best they have been in several years.
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Marks the magnificent mind behind flagship fundraiser
FOOTBALL/NETBALL
BY BLAKE METCALF-HOLT
CLAIRE Marks is a real workaholic at Morwell Football-Netball Club.
The Tigers legend organised yet another successful Pink Ribbon Round at the weekend,...
