Valley praised for dobbing in a dealer
Crime Stoppers has experienced a 533 per cent increase in tip-offs related to the distribution and manufacturing of methamphetamine across the Latrobe Valley as part of an initiative encouraging residents to "dob in" a drug dealer.
Sunflower program shines brightly
The transformation of the Latrobe Valley's vacant blocks into fields of sunflowers has gained the attention of politicians, national media and state-wide awards.
Editorial: Citizen jury still out
It beggars belief that a community consultation process claiming to represent all of regional Victoria could have resulted in such a recommendation which is so far removed from local sentiment.
Love in the midst of war
Gormandale author Nancy Phillips was studying history at Monash University when she told her lecturer of her father's World War I diaries.
Tarwin Street Pop-Up Park likely to remain until March
A temporary park on Morwell's Tarwin Street looks likely to remain in place for the rest of the year and the duration of summer, following calls from local businesses and the community.
School’s new tools to battle child abuse
A Traralgon primary school principal wants a child sex assault awareness program rolled out across the country.
Company shift stings former contract workers
Campfires were ablaze outside of Hazelwood and Loy Yang A this week when a group of former emergency services and security contract workers protested their job losses.
Health study expansion ‘too costly’
A review of the Hazelwood Health Study has found the cost of extending it to include emergency responders and other Latrobe Valley residents would outweigh the health and economic benefits.
Industry leader urges farmers to hang tight during dairy crisis
A "volatile" international dairy market is to blame for recent milk price cuts and prices will pick up in 2017, according to Dairy Australia's managing director.
Donate Life: Transplant transforms life for Agnes
At the lowest point in her illness, Agnes Russell weighed 41 kilograms and had a lung capacity of 16 per cent.
Donate life: A mother’s gift goes a long way
Moe mother Jeanette Teague describes donating a kidney to son Bradley as one of the greatest privileges she's ever had.
Lund, Lambden put hats in council election ring
Mother-of-three Tracie Lund and public servant Guss Lambden are the latest candidates to announce their bid for a seat on Latrobe City Council.


















