‘Best in litter’
Rising star Poke The Bear claimed his first feature trophy on Friday night with an emphatic victory at the Traralgon Cup final.
Opie honoured for masterful sports law program
Hayden Opie does not flinch when asked what he considers his greatest personal achievement to date.
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.
Council stalwart recognised for years of widespread service
The amalgamation of the Latrobe Valley's municipalities in the 1990s was the best move forward for the region, according to Latrobe City mayor Darrell White, who on Friday was named an Order of Australia recipient.
Snapshot of Mathijs’ service is photographic history lesson
It did not take long for Mathijs Christiaan Broeren to realise that his passion for photography would be his ticket to success in business and in the community.
Paula gives her heart to Mirboo North
A passionate teacher with a love for Mirboo North was named South Gippsland Shire's Citizen of the Year at an awards ceremony last week.
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.





















