Stamp out ‘ice’
Latrobe police hope to replicate a 263 per cent spike in 'ice' tip offs experienced earlier this year, through the relaunch of the 'Dob in a Dealer' campaign in Traralgon this week.
Keeping the mind focussed
A resource book for home and community care providers was launched on Wednesday to promote the mental and emotional wellbeing of seniors attending the planned activity groups.
Painful pursuit
The father of a man tragically killed in a 2012 head-on collision in Morwell, minutes after police called off a nearby chase, has criticised a restrictive overhaul to police pursuit procedures as "going too far".
Gippy trains late again
Gippsland train commuters were faced with an unacceptable number of delayed trains last month after V/Line did not meet its punctuality target for the Traralgon line.
Baby Mabel parents probe legal action
The parents of a baby who died shortly after birth at Latrobe Regional Hospital in October 2012 will take legal action against the hospital after the conclusion of a coronial inquest.
Mine fire information session
An information session will be held for people preparing to write a submission to the re-opened Hazelwood Mine Fire Inquiry on Monday, 27 July.
Thousands sign pool petition
A petition calling on the State Government to commit funding to an indoor pool facility at Traralgon has amassed thousands of signatures and will be tabled in parliament in August.
Chook farm fears remain
Toongabbie residents objecting to a proposed free range poultry farm are not confident their concerns will be addressed after a meeting on Tuesday night failed to allay fears.
CFA mercury scare eased
Fire fighters involved in last week's mercury scare can so far breathe a sigh of relief after further testing of equipment has shown negative results.
Latrobe Regional Gallery’s new direction
The newly appointed arts director at Latrobe Regional Gallery is asking the community to give the institution "some time".
Cowwarr firefighter’s shock diagnosis
The Victorian firefighting community is getting behind a Cowwarr CFA volunteer recently diagnosed with leukaemia, amid claims of the cancer's link to smoke exposure during the Hazelwood mine fire.
GDF SUEZ urged to pay
Former Morwell independent candidate Tracie Lund has instigated a petition to pressure GDF SUEZ to pay an $18 million invoice to the Country Fire Authority.
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Severe thunderstorms awakening heavy rain
STAFF WRITERS
SLOW-MOVING thunderstorms erupted through the Latrobe Valley from the earlier hours of Friday, February 27.
Some locals took to social media to report that...
