Number of male teachers in decline
A study of teacher numbers has revealed the number of male teachers is declining in all school sectors.
Study homes in on schools
Hazelwood Health Study researchers are returning to Latrobe Valley schools to explore the longer-term health impact of the 2014 Hazelwood mine fire on school-aged children.
Quilting room offers hope
A craft show in Pakenham this weekend will feature a fundraising initiative where a ‘Quilting Room’ will be set up for people to join in and raise funds to cater for the everyday needs of cancer patients and their families.
Energy cut-off rates high
The Latrobe Valley has the second highest energy disconnection and water restriction rate in Victoria for Energy and Water Ombudsmen cases, according to the Energy and Water Ombudsman Victoria 2017 annual report.
Cashing in 30 years on
Cowwarr Primary School has reaped the benefits some 30 years later after planting more than 1100 trees at a site now owned by HVP Plantation back in the 1980s.
Dreams and loss, through the lens
Latrobe Community Health Service celebrated National Carers Week with a morning tea for carers in the community and an exhibition by multimedia artist and photographer Pippa Wischer.
Magical mystery tour
"Growing old disgracefully" is something the members of the Gippsland Central Branch of Ulysses pride themselves on so much so they made the phrase their motto.
Detective to offer digital insights during school visit
A former undercover internet detective will visit Albert Street Primary School at Moe later this month to educate parents and students about the responsible uses of social media.
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.




















