Slow start to Morwell’s future
Close to a year since its birth and the State Government-funded Future Morwell project is yet to see any concrete changes.
Fun in the great outdoors
With a couple of weeks left of school holidays, The Express has compiled a list of fun places to visit in and around the Latrobe Valley with the kids.
Traralgon man encounters blue-ringed octopus
Beachgoers are being warned to take care if they come across a blue ringed octopus, following a Traralgon man's close encounter last week with the tiny but deadly sea creature at a popular Gippsland fishing spot.
Little Seth’s faith restored
Key business groups are behind a campaign to keep shoppers' money in the Latrobe Valley with the launch of a new gift card that can be used at 80 different stores across the region.
A state of mind
Disasters such as the Black Saturday bushfires in 2009 or the Hazelwood mine fire have the power to cause a foreign emotional and physical reaction.
A long life filled with love
The Latrobe Valley community remembers Traralgon stalwart Allan Lyell Vickery, who died on Tuesday.
Summer garden care
With summer temperatures ranging from 20 to 40 degrees across the Latrobe Valley, backyard vegetable gardens are feeling the brunt of a wide range of weather conditions.
Summer night of delight
Traralgon's Summer Nights Festival will return this Friday, bigger and better than ever.
Education-rich year ahead
This year promises to be big for the Latrobe Valley's leading education providers, who last week spoke of their ambitions with Express journalist Bonny Burrows.
Festering issue in Latrobe City playground
MOULDY playground equipment and vandalized public spaces have prompted Latrobe Valley residents to contact Latrobe City Council for answers.
Pondage levels could worsen
Latrobe City Council believes water levels at Hazelwood Pondage will get even lower than the current level which last week triggered a five knot speed restriction.
Government’s recycled paper pusher
Australian Paper has warned a push within the frontbench to commit the Federal Government to using 100 per cent recycled copy paper will only work if departments and agencies buy products made at Maryvale Mill.

















