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FedUni strengthens bond with China

Latrobe City has further strengthened its sister city ties with Taizhou through a partnership set to benefit university students.

Government Christmas debacle

Member for Morwell Russell Northe has called for the State Government to declare Christmas Day a public holiday.

Let’s party at Moe library

Moe's thriving new library precinct is set for a celebratory christening on Sunday when a range of festivities are held in tribute to the success of the $14 million two-storey facility.

Keep work in the Valley

Job certainty in the face of Hazelwood power station and mine's impending closure was the focus of State Opposition's visit this week.

Archibald contender graces Tyers Art Festival

An Archibald prize submission was among the creations on display at the 37th Tyers Art Festival at the weekend.

The healing power of art

Along a wall in an art therapy room of Morwell's Gippsland Centre Against Sexual Assault hangs a 'tree of life' recently created by sexual assault survivors.

Governments consumed in war over Hazelwood coverage

Accusations the Victorian Government is responsible for the closure of Hazelwood have drawn fire from Federal Opposition leader Bill Shorten, who has accused the Federal Government of engaging in a "big blame game".

Council fuming at Shorten snub

Opposition leader Bill Shorten has come under fire for failing to meet with Latrobe City Council leaders during his visit to the region on Monday.

Council’s standing its ground

Existing landholders and prospective developers in the Traralgon south-east area have council's assurance there is no unacceptable risk of land movement or instability.

Golden prospects for Mantle Mining

Coal explorations licences across the Latrobe Valley and South Gippsland have been cancelled to the great reception of local opposition.

What’s the plan? A strength-led transition

An "incredible explosion" of ideas from Latrobe Valley residents, businesses and industries marks the pages of a draft 'strength-led' transition document paving the way for the region's transformation.

Moe firm manufacturing success: Shorten

Federal Opposition leader Bill Shorten used a trip to the Latrobe Valley today to spruik the importance of supporting local manufacturing as the region grapples with the impending closure of Hazelwood.

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