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Offshore wind power plan

Plans to build Australia's first offshore wind farm off the coast of Gippsland have received a warm welcome, with State Energy Minister Lily D'Ambrosio saying she was excited about the project during a visit on Friday.

Mission to unlock China potential

A group of 10 Gippsland businesses have had the opportunity to explore potential export opportunities in the world's second largest economy during a State Government trade mission to China last month.

Brewing is in the blood

For David Breheny, brewing beer is a proud family tradition.

New prostate treatment

A new surgery for men dealing with enlarged prostates, also known as benign prostatic hyperplasia, is now being offered in the Latrobe Valley.

Eagle soars in marathon

For 67 year-old Ray James, running the Traralgon Marathon is another race ticked off the list.

Migrants celebrate Italian national day

About 80 members of the Latrobe Valley community watched as 99 year-old Morwell resident Giuseppe Logiodice raised the Italian flag after mass on Friday at Gippsland Immigration Park.

Quit experts on hand this week

A partnership between the Gippsland Primary Health Network and Quit Victoria aims to make it easier for Latrobe Valley residents to part with their cigarettes.

Driver hits wire rope barrier

A 69 year-old Moe driver's car collided with a wire rope barrier near Morwell on Thursday, 1 June, according to police.

Offshore wind farm proposed for Gippsland

The waters off the Gippsland coast could become home to Australia's first offshore wind farm - with the potential to generate 12,000 jobs - if a plan by a Victorian energy company comes to fruition.

Next steps to reconciliation

Latrobe City Council marked National Reconciliation Week with a flag-raising ceremony and afternoon tea on Tuesday.

Warmer waters for Barra

Fisheries Victoria has utilised electrofishing techniques to relocate 150 stocked barramundi to a warmer section of the Hazelwood Pondage, heated by aquifers.

Student’s Bubble trouble

When Shelley Pasquill decided to enrol at Federation Training 20 years after the last time she studied, a major factor in her decision to take the plunge was the range of support services on offer.

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