Valley could lend a hand to refugees
Gippsland leaders have largely welcomed the Federal Government's announcement to permanently resettle an extra 12,000 refugees embroiled in the Syria and Iraq humanitarian crisis.
Traralgon beer fest blocked
An event promoted as the 'biggest outdoor beer fest in Traralgon' will not go ahead as planned after Latrobe City Council rejected the organiser's application.
Youth to take heed of the cyber threat
Educating young people about the dangers of the internet was the focus of this year's Len Falk lecture, which about 65 people attended.
Could mine proximity force Morwell’s relocation?
A partial relocation of the Morwell township could be one of the confronting scenarios residents may be forced to stomach to definitively solve the proximity threat posed by the Hazelwood open cut.
Facelift for Traralgon ambo station
Traralgon's dated ambulance station will be a thing of the past with the announcement the facility set to be rebuilt.
Crayons pulled from shelves, imports halted
Types of children's crayons are being pulled from shelves and crayon imports from China have been halted, amid the detection of traces of asbestos.
Health study has potential to expand scope
One of the lead researchers for the long-term study into health effects of the Hazelwood Mine Fire has responded to community concerns about the study's exclusion of non-Morwell residents.
China deal ‘could risk jobs’
Workers from Australian Paper's Maryvale mill took to the streets to protest against the China-Australia Free Trade Agreement they said would cost their jobs.
Gardens to lift spirits
It is the icing on the cake for staff and patients of Latrobe Regional Hospital, who will soon see concrete courtyards become colourful, sensory environments.
Students endure cold night of awareness
Students from a Traralgon school ditched the comforts of their beds, heating and homes to experience a night on the streets on Friday.
Doors open to Morwell’s future
A series of open house events for the Future Morwell project begin this Saturday, when the steering committee opens the doors of ReActivate Latrobe Valley's headquarters.
‘Pressing the reset button’ on new coal
Community concerns over new coal-related projects will find a more sympathetic ear, according to the State Government, which has announced an overhaul of its Earth Resource Regulation unit.
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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...
