Progress report tabled in Parliament
The first progress report on the implementation of recommendations made by the 2014 Hazelwood Mine Fire Inquiry was tabled in State Parliament yesterday.
Syrian Christians most at risk, says Valley Pastor
A Traralgon church has joined an appeal asking the Federal Government to prioritise Christians and other ethnic minorities in accepting refugees from Syria.
Blaze under investigation
Eleven fire trucks from nearby brigades were called out yesterday to control a two-hectare blaze at Willow Grove, which broke out about 11am on a total fire ban day for the district.
No time to waste with landfill rehab
The $5.5 million rehabilitation of the Trafalgar landfill - described as one of the biggest capital works projects ever undertaken by Baw Baw Shire Council - is nearing completion, with capping set to be finished in the coming weeks.
Spring in their step
The 2015 Latrobe Spring Festival has improved on last year's event, according to organiser and steering committee member Roula Gavalas.
Valley urged to give refugees a chance
The bullet wound scar on a Morwell resident's leg is a harsh reminder of his earlier life in South Sudan. The Express speaks with the father of five about his thoughts on accepting refugees.
PowerWorks re-energises
Latrobe Valley tourism icon PowerWorks will reopen on Friday 27 November, three years after being closed.
Humble priest remembered
A Gippsland priest with a spiritual career spanning 66 years, serving almost every town in the region, has died aged 90.
The attraction to all things vintage
Stamp collections, vintage china, old books, toys and tins are just some of the many items up for sale at this weekend's Antiques and Collectables Fair in Morwell.
Gippsland says no to violence against women
Employees from Quantum Support Services, with help from Latrobe City Council staff, held a cook-up outside Bunnings Morwell yesterday in a bid to spread the word about White Ribbon Day.
What is next for the future of the Valley’s coal mines?
A motorsports complex, a botanical garden and an extreme sports venue for bungee jumping were among the inspired ideas for the future land use of Latrobe Valley's three coal mines shared at an Environment Victoria workshop on Tuesday night.
All ready for the show
Traralgon will transform into a colourful carnival with an assortment of rides tomorrow for its annual agricultural show.
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Winners raise the bat
FOOTBALL
NORTH GIPPSLAND
By LIAM DURKIN
YOU do wonder if results ever make it back to AFL HQ.
Just one game in Round 17 of the North Gippsland...
