Bio-potential highlighted
Victoria, through projects such as the biomanufacturing plans of Australian Paper in the Latrobe Valley, could lead Australia's push into the emerging bio-economy, according to the annual report of the state's forestry industry.
Marc-O-Matic blends art and tech
The potential for technological advancements to create a world of evil robots and pervasive surveillance can make people gulp at the thought of the future but when it comes to art and gaming, the future cannot come fast enough for some.
Drug drivers nabbed
Drug driving is on the rise, according to one of the region's top traffic cops.
Warnings for snake season
As the weather heats up in the lead up to the summer months, local snake catchers are calling on the community to be increasingly aware of snakes.
Lost letter surfaces after 87 years
An 87-year-old unopened letter addressed to a Traralgon resident was found in the former Heyfield post office, now home to the Heyfield museum.
Word choices matter
Using the correct language when talking about people seeking asylum in Australia can make a difference in changing attitudes towards refugees, the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre said.
Visits bring two-way joy
A Morwell woman's visits to her ailing father at an aged care facility opened her eyes to the lonely world of isolated older people.
Bushfires inevitable
Gippsland is not likely to face a catastrophic fire season with multiple fatalities, but bushfires would be inevitable due to a "record" build-up of fuel loads, according to a Gippsland-based bushfire scientist.
Diginity gift delights
Quantum Support Services clients and Morwell Neighbourhood House participants came together recently for the house's Dignity Day at Federation Training in Traralgon.
Price spike after unit trips
Yallourn's 1480MW power station is running at half-capacity after one of its generator units tripped on Saturday evening, causing a spike in energy prices in the past few days.
Shing slams survey stance
State member for Eastern Victoria Harriet Shing has labelled McMillan MP Russell Broadbent a "disappointment" after he revealed on ABC Gippsland on Thursday morning he would likely abstain or vote against marriage equality legislation in parliament.
OPINION: MPs must respect voter opinion
Comment: When the federal government decided in August to hold a non-compulsory postal survey to poll Australians about their view on same-sex marriage, the decision was met more with groans than acclamation.
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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...
