Historic tunnel won’t close: WGCMA
The West Gippsland Catchment Management Authority has again moved to allay fears about the effects of a proposed fishway on a historic section of the Thomson River.
Disconnected in the digital age
Getting by without the internet in the digital age is the focus of a research project involving Federation University.
Hospital expansion gets going
The long-awaited expansion of Latrobe Regional Hospital including a more-than doubling of the emergency department is about to get underway.
Cr Rossiter is ready to lead
LATROBE Valley businessman Michael Rossiter is a man of few words, but his passion for his home region speaks volumes.
Traralgon alive with the sound of fireworks
THE night sky is set to come alive on Saturday as Traralgon Apex hosts its annual community bonfire and fireworks funfair.
Morwell school work underway
Asbestos removal is underway at the site earmarked for a new amalgamated Morwell primary school.
Traralgon students ready for Borneo adventure
TREKKING through the jungle of Borneo and constructing bridges are among the activities a group of Traralgon students are set to tackle as part of an overseas challenge.
A creative world awaits
Painter and ceramicist Mandi Thorpe's house is no ordinary Newborough home.
Valley mining companies connect
LATROBE Valley mining technology and services companies forged international mining connections at a conference in Melbourne recently.
State Govt announces energetic endeavour
RETROFITTING Latrobe Valley buildings for energy efficiency is considered "low hanging fruit" in the pursuit of easing the region's economic challenges.
Facing the horrors of war
IT took a long time for Vietnam veteran Terry Blackford to associate himself with the armed services once he returned home.
Gentleman Jack remembered
FOR more than three decades, the remains of war veteran Jack Pilcher have rested in an unmarked grave at Narracan Cemetery.