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Dose of trivia to help wipe out cancer

With a crutch currently in hand to help her walk, a Traralgon mother is determined to step out 60 kilometres unaided to raise money for those who assisted her.

Extra boost for vulnerable children

GIPPSLAND'S most vulnerable children will have access to higher quality services as the State Government boosts funding to Victoria's out-of-home care system.

Where love and fitness collides

Two fitness fanatics hope to put lovers from across the Latrobe Valley through their paces this Valentine's Day.

Chester debriefs on leadership turmoil

The Federal Government had "probably overreached" in its efforts to reduce the budget deficit, Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has acknowledged in afterthoughts on this week's failed leadership spill vote.

Traralgon development ‘out of character’

Latrobe City councillors have blocked a small scale housing development in Traralgon's north after its proposed layout was deemed "out of character" with the surrounding neighbourhood.

Moe’s blast from the past

As Rotary clubs all over the world celebrate the organisation’s 110th anniversary, it’s Moe branch has uncovered a fascinating piece of its own history.

Trew act of class eyes off Big Apple

MOST people only ever dream of sitting among a Broadway audience, but 17 year-old Taylah Trew is stepping onto its stage to perform.

Call for further ‘vital’ funding

VICTORIAN Aboriginal Affairs Minister Natalie Hutchins has called on the Federal Government to "step up" to its commitments to the homeless community.

Hazelwood hard at work

Efforts to better prepare the Hazelwood open cut for the threat of fire were inspected by Express journalist Bec Symons and photographer Tom Morrisson on Friday

Brown coal generation increase ‘likely to continue’

Brown coal fired power generation has continued to increase under "changing fortunes" since the abolition of the carbon price last year, a market report has found.

Police lay down the law on pot

Police are reminding the community no amount of cannabis is legal, after two separate marijuana incidents in the Valley last week

A place of sombre reflection

Six years on from Black Saturday, community members and those who lost loved ones joined to remember and reflect at the weekend.

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Uplifting experience for youngsters

By KATRINA BRANDON   CREATING a safe and fun space for local youth, the Uplift Collective came together on July 8 at Village Cinema Morwell to...