Council applications going to plan
The time taken to assess planning applications has halved and compliance with statutory timeframes has almost doubled under changes to Latrobe City Council's delegations.
Major job boost mooted for Valley
Long-term plans for Latrobe Regional Hospital's further expansion could be brought forward in a bid to boost jobs as part of the broader transition of the Valley's economy.
A bond woven in love
A mother-of-two from Hazelwood South was recently awarded first prize in a multi-national weaving competition for one of her babywearing wraps.
Thousands sign ASIC petition
Union delegates from Traralgon's Australian Securities and Investments Commission office visited Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester yesterday, opposing a potential sale of the register.
Look but don’t touch
Gary Mitchell's Tibetan Spaniel is not for public petting. 'Wednesday' is psychiatric service dog trained to assist her handler, who wants to raise awareness in the community about her role.
The good, the bar and the UGLY
The Walhalla Lodge Hotel will become pub-UGLY this Saturday to raise money to help people with blood cancer.
Another coal project bites the Valley dust
Two out of three Latrobe Valley coal development projects that received state and federal government funding have now failed to materialise.
Another chance to light the night
A lack of numbers at recent Light the Night events has organisers calling on community members to get behind Morwell's upcoming fundraiser.
Morwell High School 60 year reunion
A Diamond Reunion will be held for all students, staff and friends of Morwell High School on Sunday, 13 November at Kernot Hall.
Focus on indigenous life
A short documentary to coincide with the Victorian Seniors Festival Week aims to shine a spotlight on racism, disadvantage and discrimination, and the lives of seniors and Aboriginal elders within the local community.
Hazelwood Health Study won’t expand
The State Government will not expand the Hazelwood Health Study's major survey to include residents outside of Morwell or first responders, in line with an independent review.
Latrobe Valley’s challenges ‘beyond politics’
On Monday, State Member for Morwell Russell Northe met with Latrobe Valley's major employers, unions, council and Nationals colleagues to focus on the aftermath of a Hazelwood closure.


















