Government quiet on coal
THE State Government's position on coal development has been shelved until next year, raising concern for the future of the abundant Latrobe Valley resource.
Latrobe tops latest crime statistics
LATROBE has the highest crime rate in the state outside of Melbourne, according to the latest figures for 2016.
Strike action halted
A PLANNED strike at Loy Yang Power Station after Christmas has been quashed as operator AGL and unionists dispute the impact of industrial action to Victoria's power supply.
The core of the matter
THE community battle to preserve and protect an environmentally significant section of the Strzelecki Ranges from harvesting has been a long one.
Cynical Santa letter in circulation
A LETTER denouncing the magic of Christmas has been circulated in Moe letterboxes this month to the ire of parents and residents.
Liquidators move in
Five out of six companies of the information technology group Uglii have been "wound up" with the Federal Court of Australia appointing liquidators.
Weaving Christmas magic
A group of multicultural women have created a mountain of handmade goods, from woollen blankets to baby booties and more, to donate to children and families in need this festive season.
ASIC privatisation won’t go ahead
The Federal Government has decided not to privatise the Australian Securities and Investments Commission registry, including offices in Traralgon.
Energy price hike inevitable
Victorian power bills will rise by about $99 per year as a result of the closure of Hazelwood by the 2018/19 financial year, a report released yesterday by the Australian Energy Market Commission revealed.
No choice but to close: owners
It was a decision they never wanted to make.
However, rising maintenance costs were digging deeper into the pockets of Traralgon business owners Richard and Naomi Dekaste, and customer numbers were not enough to keep them afloat.
Minister visit better late than never
The Federal Energy Minister made his first visit to the Latrobe Valley this week - more than a month since the announcement that Hazelwood would close.
Gipps community rallies for Kylie
Kylie Wright has lost everything but her precious, four daughters.
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Marks the magnificent mind behind flagship fundraiser
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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,...
