Hike in amount of help given
Charity organisation St Vincent de Paul Society has recorded an almost 20 per cent increase in the total monetary value of support it delivered to low-income families in Gippsland over the last three years with rent and utility bills making up the most requests for assistance.
Reliability the focus
Federal member for Gippsland Darren Chester says the energy policy unveiled by the government will improve affordability while encouraging Latrobe Valley power stations to invest in upgrades and secure local jobs.
Renewables raising costs: expert
The increase in renewable energy has contributed to the rising costs of the electricity transmission network, which most people don't realise, according to Latrobe Valley energy expert Ian Nethercote.
Chopperoo vs the world
Glen Gillam describes himself as "just a bogan from the bush", but the Toongabbie resident's woodchopping skills are up there with the best in the world.
Policy leaves a lot to be desired: EV
Environment Victoria campaigns manager Nick Aberle has questioned how Australia will meet its commitments to the Paris climate change conference if the federal government's energy policy is adopted.
Sisters making their mark
In high school, Heyfield's Bonnie Coleman felt the pressure to go to university as a switched-on young woman, however she always knew that wasn't what she wanted to do.
Morwell home invasion
Police are appealing for information following a serious assault in Morwell on Tuesday morning.
Melbourne Stars set to light up Latrobe Valley
The Latrobe Valley is set to host a Big Bash League preseason match between the Melbourne Stars and the Hobart Hurricanes in December.
Workers fix parking, cop fines in process
A number of Kay Street Eyecare employees have accused Latrobe City Council of being inflexible after a number of staff tried to maximise parking space behind their office and were subsequently fined.
Bath to push for netball funds
State member for Eastern Victoria Melina Bath has plans to ask the state government in parliament this week to include funding for the Moe and District Netball Association in the next budget.
Garden help wanted
A community garden aimed to inspire and teach students life skills outside of the classroom in Morwell will be launched later this month.
Meatworks job boost for Moe
The former Moe Meatworks abattoir will reopen next month after the site formerly owned by HY Moe Meat was purchased by HW Greenham & Sons last week.
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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...
