Low-emissions coal on agenda
It's hard to imagine a meeting to discuss future uses of brown coal would kick off with an explanation of the risks of climate change, but that's exactly what happened at a community forum in Traralgon on Tuesday evening.
Dairy prices take centre stage
Uncertain supply agreements and a lack of transparency around milk prices dominated a dairy farmer forum at Traralgon on Tuesday.
LRH’s bold vision
Conducting clinical trials and establishing a hub of allied health training are part of ambitious plans by Latrobe Regional Hospital to expand in the next five years.
Mechatronics bring mega opportunities
What do Istanbul, Turkey, Vicenza, Italy and Nagoya, Japan have in common with Churchill, Victoria?
Drumming into addiction
Former Rose Tattoo drummer Michael Vandersluys knows the demons of addiction.
Opposition pledge to build new hospital
The State Opposition has pledged to build a new West Gippsland Hospital if it wins government at the next election.
Clean coal tech feasible but expensive: experts
A senior energy analyst at the independent Grattan Institute has agreed with Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull's declaration that coal has a future in Australia but said it would only be possible if coupled with technology which drastically reduced its carbon emissions.
Special school ‘past its use-by date’
Parents and staff at Latrobe Special Developmental School tired of working out of portable and run-down classrooms are calling on the State Government to provide new buildings.
Sports cash splash
A pair of major Latrobe Valley recreation projects years in the making will finally go ahead after the Federal Government yesterday announced it would provide funding to the tune of $6.6 million.
Rally called to save Hazelwood
Latrobe Valley residents are being asked to take to the streets in support of keeping Hazelwood power station open.
Super splash brothers
The threat of fire to critical infrastructure, such as our coal mines, is one the Latrobe Valley knows all too well.
Hundreds lose power in Traralgon
Power was offline to more than 700 properties in Traralgon on Friday afternoon due to a fault.


















