Stats show crime drop
Assaults, burglaries and drug offences have decreased across the Latrobe Valley in the past 12 months according to fresh data released by Victoria's Crime Statistics Agency.
Small school, big effort
On Friday, 22 September students at Toongabbie Primary School pedalled out of the grounds and joined the Gippsland Plains Rail Trail for a two-and-a-half hour bike ride towards Cowwarr.
Serving the Valley pays off for Dylan
Twenty-one-year-old Dylan Gilbert completed a basic waiting skills course several years ago, however couldn't seem to find any hospitality employment until he relocated to the Latrobe Valley from Bairnsdale earlier this year.
No love for buffer change
Changes made by State Planning Minister Richard Wynne to policy surrounding the Traralgon coal mine buffer could jeopardise the growth of the region, according to Latrobe City councillors.
Tiger gnome hits the road
Richo the gnome has travelled further than most. Owner Leighton Gibson is a diehard Richmond fan and named the garden ornament after his favourite Tigers legend, Matthew Richardson.
Police issue warning after three Hernes Oak crashes
Three separate road collisions within the space of three hours has prompted the Latrobe Valley's top traffic cop to issue a warning to motorists ahead of the long weekend.
Freeway reopended after rollover
Two men have been taken to hospital for observation after their car rolled on Princes Freeway at Hernes Oak this morning.
Cars pull crowd, funds
More than $4000 was raised for cancer research on Sunday during a four-hour display of some of Australia's rarest muscle cars.
Jes’ journey
Bairnsdale's Jes John sought a creative career, and is now employed as a book keeper in a "funny twist" of fate.
Fallen police honoured tomorrow
Police across the country will tomorrow pay respect to members who have fallen in the line of duty as part of National Police Remembrance Day.
Chester, union duke it out over Gonski funding
The Australian Education Union has called on federal member for Gippsland Darren Chester to stand up for the region's public schools following claims the federal school funding model will disadvantage these schools.
MS fun day at The Summit
Multiple Sclerosis Ltd hosted a community fun and wellness day at The Summit Adventure Park in Trafalgar for people living with multiple sclerosis and their families.
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