Federal polling places axed
Latrobe Valley residents will have fewer places to cast their vote in next year's federal election, following a review by the Australian Electoral Commission.
Morwell support centre makes immediate difference
A NEW approach to supporting sexual assault victims is already making a difference, just two weeks into its operation.
Mine rehabilitation bonds ‘unnecessary’
THREE coal mine operator representatives have told the Hazelwood Mine Fire Inquiry rehabilitation bonds are unnecessary.
EPA has ‘no will’ to exercise powers
The Environment Protection Authority has ignored a mandatory obligation for mines to provide financial assurances regarding rehabilitation.
Good news for Latrobe Valley family day care
A FLEXIBLE family day care service, providing home-based care seven days a week, will continue indefinitely in the Latrobe Valley.
Latrobe students in a class of their own
THE nervous wait was over this week for Latrobe Valley's year 12 students with the release of Australian Tertiary Admission Rank scores.
Stay cool during the hot summer days ahead
With a forecast of rising temperatures this week, Latrobe City is advising residents to take some simple measures to help get through the worst of the hot days.
Cool respite for firies
Firefighters battling blazes in hot conditions will recover more quickly this summer with Yallourn North Urban Fire Brigade becoming the CFA's first health monitoring and rehabilitation unit operator in Gippsland.
Rehab work plan processes slammed
The president of the Technical Review Board has slammed the process of rehabilitation works plans.
Demolition deadline for servo
The owner of an unfinished service station and shop at the gateway to Traralgon South wants the opportunity to complete the building, citing changed circumstances.
Holes discovered in lakes proposal
Rehabilitating the Latrobe Valley's mines into artificial lakes after power stations close down may be 'unfeasible'.
A league of their own
A new soccer competition has been formed to replace the Gippsland Soccer League central division from 2016 unless a compromise can be reached between the association and its member clubs.