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.
Cost of the Valley’s education
A Labor senator has spoken out against the controversial university deregulation plan, saying it would affect the Latrobe Valley's already struggling education system.
MPs’ commitment to Valley paper
ALMOST all the paper used in Gippsland politicians' offices is made in the Latrobe Valley, but no local MPs are using 100 per cent recycled paper.
Tarwin Street facelift
A TOWN square-like concept could see part of Tarwin Street in Morwell become a pedestrian and cycling friendly area.
Stay out of their way
With the warmer weather hitting earlier than expected, a Latrobe Valley snake-handler has called on the community to take care around snakes.
No time to waste for Latrobe City hard rubbish
KERBSIDE collection of hard rubbish is back on Latrobe City Council's agenda after more than a decade since the service was ceased.
Wind change on the way
Fire crews have responded to 17 fires across the Latrobe Valley today and there are concerns a wind change could be imminent.
Mining for information about mine rehabilitation
Monash University Endeavour Research Fellow and Czech Republic researcher Kamila Svobodova is surveying and comparing public attitudes toward mining and reclamation in Australia with those in her homeland.


















