Russell Northe takes leave
State Member for Morwell Russell Northe will take a leave of absence while he seeks assistance for personal health issues, his party has announced.
Back to work is extended
State member for Eastern Victoria Harriet Shing has announced a scheme to assist retrenched Hazelwood workers and unemployed people in the Latrobe Valley will remain open for another year.
Rail jobs coming
The Federal Government announced this week it would contribute $530 million to upgrade the Gippsland line as part of a $1.42 billion plan to improve regional rail in Victoria.
We’re barely growing
Latrobe City's population has increased by not even 1000 people in the past five years, 2016 census data released earlier this week has revealed.
Slow down to save our lives
Motorists will have to slow down when passing a slow-moving or stationary emergency service vehicle from this weekend under new laws introduced to improve safety for emergency service personnel.
Trees picked over Moe parking
Latrobe City Council has endorsed a minor reconfiguration of car parking spaces within the Moe town centre to improve space between trees on the street.
Concerns around coal ash study
Morwell and District Community Recovery Committee chair Carolyne Boothman has expressed concerns surrounding an independent study commissioned by the State Government into coal ash residue in Morwell roof cavities following the 2014 Hazelwood mine fire.
Family vintage a fine drop
Risk-taking at Narkoojee has paid off as the Glengarry winery's 2015 'Valerie' Pinot Noir was awarded Top Gold in its class at the International Cool Climate Wine Show at Mornington Peninsula.
New hospital chief is real McCoy
Another woman will take over the board of Latrobe Regional Hospital after its chair, Kellie O' Callaghan, steps down this week.
No monkey business
Six people have been charged following a crackdown on illegal monkey bikes and unlicensed riders across the Latrobe police service area.
Taking it in her stride
Shirley Deane was 19 years old when she developed an immense thirst she couldn't quench.
"I drank water by the gallon. I just drank and drank water," she said.
It was the beginning of what would be 60 years with type one diabetes - an autoimmune condition which has no cure.
Lake upgrade advances
Playgrounds, boardwalks, picnic areas, a basketball half court and shelters are all part of a landscape vision set out for Lake Narracan's foreshore.
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Cr Lund steps down, leaving council one short
By AIDAN KNIGHT
MORWELL River Ward has been left without representation, after councillor Tracie Lund resigned publicly on Monday morning (March 16).
Cr Lund's five-year term...
