NZ workers employed over locals
Seventy contract workers from New Zealand were deployed at Australian Paper's Maryvale Mill last fortnight, despite bouts of protests from local workers in recent years.
Council’s rally cry for ASIC
Moves to privatise one of Latrobe Valley's single biggest employers by the Abbott Government have been met with a fierce campaign to prevent hundreds of potential job losses in Traralgon.
Seeking the rainbow tick of approval
LATROBE Community Health Service is set to become a more inclusive workplace and community organisation as staff aim to receive the Rainbow Tick of accreditation.
Police probe double assault
A 32 year-old Traralgon man and a 30 year-old Traralgon man are assisting police with inquiries after they were both assaulted on Monday evening.
Black Saturday rebuild deadline extended
Victims of the Black Saturday bushfires still living in temporary accommodation have been given more time to plan the rebuilding of their new lives.
Top up for duplication
Regional stakeholders have welcomed the Federal Government's decision to double funding for the Roads to Recovery Program, a boost expected to improve roads in Gippsland.
Budget snubs dental lab
High hopes to secure much-anticipated Commonwealth funding for a dental prosthetics lab in Churchill have been dashed once again, after the project failed a mention in Tuesday's Federal Budget.
More space for headspace
YOUNG people across Latrobe Valley will soon have access to healthcare and counselling services at headspace's new centre on the corner of Hazelwood Road and George Street, Morwell.
Family’s grave discovery
The State Government has launched an investigation into the removal and cremation of a body from the Traralgon Memorial Cemetery, authorised without the knowledge of the deceased's parents and children.
Change of tune for Morwell duo
PARALLEL roads through the arts world are set to converge when Morwell pair Jaz Flowers and Alison Rae Jones unite two musical hemispheres in 'Love and Other Battles' at Sale and Bairnsdale this month.
Angelsea closure concern for Valley
THE closure of the Anglesea power station and coal mine has come as a warning sign for the Latrobe Valley's power industry workforce.
Budget briefs from the Valley
The Express takes a snapshot look at tax breaks for small business and the back-down from a controversial plan for the unemployed.
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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...
