Noose tightens on disability payments
A government crackdown on Australia's Disability Support Pension has seen the highest application rejection rates in more than a decade.
Evidence ‘lacking’
Claims local councils pocketed savings from the carbon tax repeal made in the Herald Sun last week have been largely debunked across Gippsland.
In good hands
North of the tracks in Morwell, hope is being returned to the lives of some of Latrobe Valley's most vulnerable teenagers.
Coalition’s secret deal to protect AP
A secret deal by the former State Government to supply Australian Paper with timber at a discounted fixed price has shed further light on the financial vulnerability of the Maryvale Mill.
Horse shooting mystery
It remains unclear what has happened to a family's beloved horse, believed shot one night at their Driffield property.
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.














