All eyes on Traralgon development
A four-storey development mooted for Traralgon's central business district has triggered concern it could damage the heritage appeal of the area.
Detail lacking in state’s assurances
THE State Government says the Latrobe Valley can expect an increase in job opportunities as it prepares for the possible April closure of the Hazelwood power plant, but has provided little detail about how this would occur.
Where are they off to?
THESE twin sisters are just as good at balancing as the famous ballet dancer that shares their name.
Real estate agents say no ‘panic selling’ since Hazelwood closure speculation
REAL estate agents have moved to quash fears of "panic selling", as speculation looms large over Hazelwood power station and mine's closure.
Tyers transformation
A former fire risk in the centre of town is set to be transformed into a symbol of security in Tyers.
Respite for backpacker community
A MIRBOO North vegetable grower said farmers could "breathe a sigh of relief" after an announcement to scrap a 32.5 per cent tax on working holiday makers.
Campaign to stop illegal organ harvesting
Chinese Australians who belonged to a persecuted religious group in China have ended their week-long campaign in Gippsland to raise awareness of illegal organ harvesting allegedly sanctioned by the communist state.
Charlotte’s ray of hope
WHEN Charlotte Di Toro read an article about a rare disease robbing children of their memories, she knew she wanted to help.
Latrobe City Council candidate Johanna Sykes promotes brown coal
Johanna Sykes was holidaying in the Netherlands when she learned how much coal the nation imports from Australia.
Hazelwood employees are shrugging off media speculation
Hazelwood employees are shrugging off media speculation the power station and mine may close as early as April 2017.
Should we continue polluting?
It has never been a question of 'if' but 'when' for environmentalists.
Every little gift counts
Latrobe Valley residents Lorraine Piechota and Dawn Moore are calling for donations to Operation Christmas Child, an initiative that sends gift-filled shoeboxes to impoverished children across the world.
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Morwell Football-Netball Club has lost prized recruit Will Lewis in one of the more dramatic turn of...
