New plant unrealistic: Shing
State Member for Eastern Victoria Harriet Shing has slammed the National Party’s push for a new low-emissions power station at the former Hazelwood site as an unrealistic prospect that no bank will finance.
Flavours of Sri Lanka
Exposure to different cultures was the best ingredients Mohammed Shiraz Awn used for his culinary style.
Iron chefs assemble
Love or hate the intimidation, tears and cravats of MasterChef, ReActivate Latrobe Valley has lifted ideas from the prime time television program to create an entirely unique concept, with a distinctly Gippsland flavour.
More than 370 support motion
A community motion to oppose VicForests plans to log forest surrounding Mirboo North has gained more than 370 signatures, says motion seconder and Friends of the Lyrebird Walk member Grant O'Neill.
Restored to former glory
Boolarra resident of 33 years Di Billingsley said the pub had always been a focal point at the entrance to the town, however over time people stopped coming as its appearance deteriorated
Teacher on world stage
Traralgon College English teacher Alanah Andrews isn't scared of bringing creativity into the classroom.
Mirboo North voices logging angst
More than 350 community members descended on the Mirboo North town hall on Thursday night to voice their concerns about VicForests plans to harvest about 50 hectares of timber from state forest surrounding the town.
Cops ride for remembrance
Traralgon came to a standstill on Friday morning when 350 motorcyclists streamed through the town under police escort on route to Canberra for the eighth Wall to Wall Remembrance Ride.
Heyfield mill sale finalised
Australian Sustainable Hardwoods will continue under the ownership of state government and a shareholder group made up of members of ASH management after the purchase of the Heyfield timber mill was finalised on Friday.
Insight into world of work
On Thursday TAFE student Rohan Knowles spent the day at Greyhound Racing Victoria's Traralgon club alongside Jake Caldwell, who both raked the track, picked up some rubbish and cleaned windows, amongst other odd jobs.
Hospice support plan
Coles stores across the Latrobe Valley have joined forces to raise funds for Victoria's only children's hospice, Very Special Kids.
Logging fears on meeting agenda
A community meeting will be held in Mirboo North tonight following VicForest's announcement they intend to harvest about 50 hectares of state forest.
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BY BLAKE METCALF-HOLT
CLAIRE Marks is a real workaholic at Morwell Football-Netball Club.
The Tigers legend organised yet another successful Pink Ribbon Round at the weekend,...
