Big Bash smash takes on local flavour
Next week’s Valley Smash will result in some of the biggest names in cricket descending on Traralgon for a Big Bash League preseason clash, but there is a distinct local flavour about the header between the Melbourne Stars and Hobart Hurricanes.
Power prediction wrong
Victorian Energy Minister Lily D'Ambrosio's prediction that diesel-powered generators would not be needed to bolster the state's electricity supply has been proven wrong.
Put it in another spot: union
Morwell's Energy Brix Power Station is the wrong site to deploy emergency diesel powered generators, according to a local union organiser.
Show will soldier on
Defiant members of the Traralgon and District Agricultural Society say the Traralgon Show will return next year, despite the event being canned at the weekend due to inclement weather.
Reflections on Newborough
"If it all ended tomorrow, I'd have had more than my share."
Possum protection not needed: minister
The Turnbull government's forestry minister has slammed as nonsense claims the Leadbeater's possum's existence is endangered and a new national park is needed in central Gippsland to protect it.
After once bitten, never again shy
Lying under a house and staring down a tiger snake are not tasks commonly listed on job descriptions, however, for Latrobe Valley retired snake catcher Jeff Mathieson it was all part and parcel of the industry.
Train deal scrutiny urged
A new rail contract between the state government and Metro Trains Melbourne came into effect last week, and is set to improve the strained Gippsland service with improved communication and management of shared corridors.
Show will solider on
Defiant members of the Traralgon and District Agricultural Society say the Traralgon Show will return next year, despite the event being canned at the weekend due to inclement weather.
SES tackle fallen trees, drains
The State Emergency Service responded to 20 calls for assistance across the Latrobe Valley at the weekend of Friday, December 1 to Sunday, December 3, mainly for storm and flood damage.
Baptcare marks 20 years
Baptcare's St Hilary's residential aged care in Morwell recently celebrated its 20th birthday with an afternoon of festivities.
Diesel plan gets EPA, ministerial approval
A plan to establish 105 diesel generators on the outskirts of Morwell at the former Energy Brix site looks set to go ahead after clearing two major regulatory hurdles.
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FOOTBALL
NORTH GIPPSLAND
By LIAM DURKIN
YOU do wonder if results ever make it back to AFL HQ.
Just one game in Round 17 of the North Gippsland...
