Free play to shine spotlight on family violence
A PLAY depicting the tragic consequences of violence against women is set to spark conversations this White Ribbon Day.
Industrial scale outage avoided
Moe business-owners have commended AusNet Services for reversing a decision they say could have cost the commercial and industrial community millions of dollars.
Valley home affordability ‘slipping beyond reach’
LATROBE Valley's housing affordability has declined at an "alarming" rate since 2004, according to recently-released Master Builders research.
Air monitoring sites finalised
Five EPA monitoring stations to remain in the Latrobe Valley until mid-2015, providing up-to-date air quality information to local communities.
Anglesea stoush hits Morwell
ANGLESEA residents are calling for the closure of Alcoa's power station and coal mine, fearing an event like the Hazelwood mine fire.
Promises rolled out for sport and recreation
EIGHT community sport and recreation facilities across the Latrobe Valley's smaller towns have been promised more than $450,000 in a hyper-local election commitment.
Chinese FTA to squeeze Maryvale: CFMEU
Landmark Free Trade Agreement deal struck with China could threaten job security at Australian Paper's Maryvale Mill, a key union has warned.
Closure back on agenda
A government-forced closure of Hazelwood Power Station could be back on the agenda, under a plan to be pushed by the Greens if they hold the balance of power after the 29 November election.
Brothers’ battle finds happy ending
IT was only last year Newborough brothers, Mitchell, Lindsay and Michael were in need of someone to care for them.
An edgy lunch surprise
Subway investigating Traralgon woman's discovery of knife in takeaway sandwich order.
Drain negotiations continuing
Hazelwood mine owner GDF SUEZ has spoken out about its Supreme Court action to have the Morwell Main Drain declared a public drain.
Waldo targeted in spray paint prank
A HAZELWOOD North woman was shocked to find her pet Labrador spray painted yellow on Monday morning.