Feds open to helping with rail issues
The Federal Member for Gippsland has stressed the current V/Line crisis is a State Government responsibility in the wake of his ministerial appointment.
Council backs no coal mining petition
South Gippsland Shire has backed a grassroots petition to ban coal mining in the Mirboo North region after the State Government approved an exploration licence.
Safe Schools program ‘beneficial to students’
Trafalgar High School's acting principal says its community supports the controversial Safe Schools Program, currently offered at the school.
Training opportunities in the Valley
Latrobe City Council and Federation University have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore further opportunities for education and vocational training in the region.
Folk fest fever to hit Boolarra
Three days of folk-festival fun will begin tomorrow night when the Boolarra Folk Festival kicks off with a music night at arcYinnar.
Traralgon brothel gets red light
A sex worker who wants to open a brothel in Traralgon has to wait 18 days to see if her successful application will be overturned.
Workers ‘significantly underpaid’
Unions and Gippsland workers employed on a casual basis through labour hire arrangements have told an inquiry the industry needs to be licensed to stamp out dodgy practices.
Morwell’s connected community
Knocking on Morwell residents' doors is giving Latrobe City Council insight into the needs and aspirations of the community following the 2014 Hazelwood mine fire.
Loy Yang B to power up
A planned multi-million dollar upgrade to turbines at Loy Yang B power station would lower greenhouse intensity but result in more emissions.
Gift voucher scam warning
Latrobe Valley residents are being warned not to open scam emails offering bogus gift vouchers in exchange for personal information.
GDF SUEZ ordered to face court
Hazelwood coal mine operators will face court over alleged failures to maintain a safe workplace for employees and risks to public health during the 45-day mine fire in 2014.
Safe Schools warranted, says Gippsland advocate
A Gippsland advocate has criticised claims the Safe Schools Coalition is unsuitable for children, branding the remarks as "rubbish".














