Let’s chat about bushfires
A CONVERSATION about how best to live with bushfire took place in Churchill at the weekend, with more than 200 people participating.
Valley’s display of solidarity
The Gippsland community partied at Immigration Park, Morwell surrounded by what Member for Eastern Victoria Harriet Shing described as a "sea of colour, vibrancy and positivity" on Saturday.
Car stolen in Morwell
A CAR was stolen and recovered in the early hours of Sunday morning in Morwell.
Community to get a grip on waste
THE possibility of separating food waste from a regular household garbage bin will be looked into as Latrobe City councillors consider modernising council's waste management.
Glimpse into the creative world
FROM the mining regions of Morwell and Newborough to the rolling hills of Boolarra, an art trail of studios and boutique galleries are awaiting personal discovery.
Safety concerns drive speed reduction
The speed limit on all approaches to the Maryvale, Traralgon West and Old Melbourne roads intersection will be reduced in coming weeks.
Mantle Mining visit a ‘coup’ for environmentalists and farmers
THE chief executive of a Western Australian-based mining company will attend a public meeting in Mirboo North after being granted four coal exploration licences.
Time for Erica to shine
WALHALLA'S stunning mountain setting steeped in history may get more attention from tourists, but nearby Erica has played second fiddle for far too long.
Hunt for answers on missing funds
THE Gippsland Ethnic Communities Council's failure to hold its annual multicultural festival at Immigration Park this year has raised questions about the organisation's management of public funding.
The ‘perfect’ rescue
In the eyes of Ambulance Victoria, Traralgon's Neil Marriott is a 'pin-up boy for survival'.
A community man through and through
Unassuming, generous and modest - these are the three words used to describe 2015 Senior of the Year, John Henry.
Retail size does matter
A MAJOR retail development proposed for Traralgon's north has triggered concern it could damage small businesses in the centre of town.