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Rail tops Gippsland wishlist

A direct train line for Gippsland commuters is on the wish list from the State Government's sale of lease at the Port of Melbourne.

Precinct connects Moe community

The heart of Moe has been given a new lease of life and an old barrier between north and south Moe removed, following the opening of stage one of the Moe Rail Precinct Revitalisation Project.

Traralgon diesel spill under investigation

Environment Protection Authority Victoria is investigating a diesel spill that spread from the corner of Bourke and Shakespeare streets to Queens Parade in Traralgon and entered Traralgon Creek last week.

Ambo allies are in short supply

The auxiliary responsible for supplying Traralgon's ambulance service with life-saving equipment is on the verge of closure.

Ash test project explained

A community meeting held in Morwell yesterday to explain a project to test ash left in roof cavities in the wake of the Hazelwood mine fire has been welcomed by residents.

Public holiday not welcome

Latrobe Valley small business owners are preparing to shut up shop next Friday as the state celebrates the AFL grand final parade with a public holiday.

Community advocate ready for change

It's game on in the Valley's smallest ward.

Dan’s renewable focus for the Valley

East Ward candidate Dan Caffrey sees the Latrobe Valley as a leader in the transition towards renewable energy.

Business owner plans to get things done

Small business owner Darren Howe wants to represent East Ward in a council that "works together".

Corrupt USB drives cause havoc

Police are urging residents in Pakenham and surrounding areas to be wary following reports last week of corrupt USB flash drives being left in residential letterboxes.

Latrobe City election: The choice is yours

Ladies are looking for leadership at Latrobe City Council, shooing away trends at municipalities across Victoria.

Gippsland trek to transition

A 100-kilometre community walk which aims to build awareness for a 'just transition' in the Latrobe Valley has drawn an "overwhelmingly positive" response, event organisers say.

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