Expansion mooted for Morwell poultry farm
The new owner of a Morwell poultry farm hopes to expand its operation and employ more locals.
‘Come home safe’ the focus of recent forum
Creating safer workplaces across the Latrobe Valley to ensure everyone goes home in one piece was the focus of a Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union forum on Wednesday at Power Works, Morwell.
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.
Full-court press for icon’s revitalisation
Upgrades to the non-heritage section of the old Traralgon Courthouse, to allow for a café to open, are scheduled to begin early next year.
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.





















