Bushfire conference returning to the Valley
Following the success of the Living with Bushfire community conference in the Latrobe Valley last year, organisers have announced the event will take place again in October.
Mine rehabilitation option the Valley’s ‘silver bullet’?
Converting exhausted Latrobe Valley open cut coal mines to pumped hydroelectricity storage facilities could be the "silver bullet" answer for mine rehabilitation and renewable energy production.
Student’s cherished support
The Smith Family is appealing to the Latrobe Valley community to dig deep for this year's Winter Appeal, running until 30 June.
Regional rallying showcases Gippsland
Business Events Gippsland in partnership with Business Events Victoria has put regional Victoria in the spotlight at its inaugural Business Events Victoria Regional Showcase, held on Wednesday, 20 May in Melbourne.
Revved up for Harmony’s cause
A mini-carnival made its way onto the grounds of St Mary's Primary School, Newborough last Sunday, when the community rallied around five year-old Harmony Hoskin.
The Force is strong with this one
A Star Wars Imperial Stormtrooper scavenging for roadkill and hunting for kangaroo, goat, rabbit and snake in the Australian desert is not something you would ever expect to come across.
Gippsland businesses need to ‘take more risks’
Gippsland's government and business stakeholders need to be "braver" and "take more risks" in realising a diversified and sustainable economic future for the region.
Mine fire health clinic welcomed
The announcement of an identifiable place to raise health concerns has been considered a sign of "recognition", despite coming more than 12 months after the Hazelwood mine fire engulfed the Latrobe Valley.
Bad weather, deforestation blamed for honey’s bad run
Australian honey growers have now experienced the worst three years in history for honey production.
The key to long life
The Morwell Fire Brigade will be presented with a 'Key to the City', when it celebrates 100 years of volunteer heroism next month.
Turning up the heat
A three-month hydrotherapy program trial costing an estimated $5300 was unanimously passed at Latrobe City Council's general meeting on Monday night.
Message heard ‘load and clear’
A move to send Telstra a "strong message" on its approach to community consultation by Latrobe City councillors has been heard by the telecommunications giant.
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Severe thunderstorms awakening heavy rain
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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...
