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Greens bring renewable plan to Valley

The Greens national leader is visiting the epicentre of the brown coal power industry to discuss the party's plans to power the nation with 90 per cent renewable energy by 2030.

No substitute for Interchange

Thirty years ago, a small not-for-profit agency opened its doors and began offering much-needed respite to families of Latrobe Valley residents with a disability.

Water authority’s service snag

Gippsland Water has apologised to a Traralgon butcher after he waited more than a day for advice about whether his water was safe to consume following a main break in the area.

Stitching up history

Former workers of a once-bustling factory that stood in Churchill's industrial estate will have a chance to reunite this year, 30 years since its closure.

Power down plea

Health concerns linked to mine activity pollution have prompted calls for a strategy to close down brown coal power stations in the Latrobe Valley.

More music, please

A Moe piano instructor wants music back in the classroom following a decline in schools offering musical education.

Fairytale dances on Moe stage

Classic fairytales and children's characters were brought to life last week at the Moe Dance Eisteddfod.

Twenty years of ongoing support

Members of Morwell-based International Women's Group recently celebrated their 20th birthday, reflecting on two decades of ongoing support.

Book your spot at Latrobe’s big BBQ

Former AFL stars Brendan Fevola and David Schwarz will join Tasmanian mine disaster survivor Todd Russell to speak at the fourth annual Latrobe's Biggest Ever Blokes BBQ.

More charged over Whroo body

Police have charged a third and fourth person following the discovery of a body in a disused mine at Whroo, in the state's north, last month.

High time for change

Gippsland representatives are relieved the once hidden issue of family violence has been brought into the open.

Broadbent backs McMillan name change

Momentum is building to change the name of the federal seat of McMillan, with sitting member Russell Broadbent writing to the Australian Electoral Commission with a suggested replacement.

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