Back in business
From couch surfing to living in a permanent house and now looking for work, 44 year-old Tracey Metaxas is getting herself back into the community.
Breaking new ground
AGL Loy Yang mine operator Kate Johnston has become the company's first female dredger driver and the only woman currently employed in this type of work in Victoria.
Walhalla wonder hits the market
Windsor House, arguably Walhalla's most impressive and recognised original building, is on the market and could fetch between $1.2 and $1.4 million.
Hazelwood Power Station spill under investigation
The Environment Protection Authority is investigating a spill from the ashing system of GDF SUEZ's Hazelwood power station.
Horror crash in Churchill
A woman was in a stable condition yesterday after a life-threatening head-on collision in Churchill earlier this week.
Robber shocks Erica community
The owners of Erica General Store and Bakery have been left devastated by a robbery early Monday morning during which a thief ordered the handover of takings from the small business.
Pollies’ paper push
Federal Environment Minister Greg Hunt will ask all government departments and agencies to use more 100 per cent recycled paper.
Baw Baw backs option C for ward structure
Baw Baw Shire Council has rejected the Victorian Electoral Commission's recommendation to retain its current ward structure.
Another contender for McMillan seat
The Federal seat of McMillian is being hotly contested with another candidate throwing her ballot into the ring almost a year out from the election.
Colour of spring
It is halfway through spring, the sun is shining and roses are beginning to bloom at the Morwell Centenary Rose Garden.
The joys of making a mess
In the past year the Salvation Army in Morwell has become home to a kind of "mess" everybody would love to see and keep.
Greens’ coal plan gets cold reception
The Greens are pushing for a joint state and federal government body to lead the Latrobe Valley's transition from the brown coal industry.

















