Gippsland overflowing with tourism potential
Expanding community-run events including the Walhalla Ljusfest for international and state-wide tourism is among a series of recommendations outlined in a Victorian tourism report.
EPA investigation underway
The Environment Protection Authority is collecting witness statements from some mine operators as part of ongoing investigations following the Hazelwood mine fire.
Unwanted attention
Morwell resident Paul Gitsham has had a "gutful" of ongoing police visits to his street in Mountain Grey Rise, Morwell.
Latrobe City passes on Walhalla meeting
Latrobe City Council decided it would not enter into discussions with Baw Baw Shire regarding Walhalla's potential move to within the city's boundaries.
Labor’s late candidate switch
The Labor party has been forced to make an 11th hour candidate changeover in the upper house seat of Eastern Victoria, two months out from the state election.
Huge workforce tackles Loy Yang digital overhaul
A colossal $60 million upgrade to an AGL Loy Yang generation unit is in full swing, with more than 900 personnel expected to be engaged in the overhaul.
Students have a say
Young students were given a rare taste of politics when Latrobe Valley 1st visited Federation University last week.
Scots stick with the Poms
The failed push for Scottish independence over the weekend will come as only a 'wee' disappointment to Traralgon's own 'jock' Gavin Dykes.
Latrobe fund may continue
Latrobe Valley Industry and Infrastructure Fund runs out, but the State Government flags intention to keep it going "in some form".
Churchill underpass to get facelift
The graffiti-covered Churchill pedestrian underpass is set to be transformed by an artists's mural.
Heated debate over mine fire report
Political mileage continued to be clocked up over the Hazelwood Mine Fire in State Parliament last week, as tempers flared during the second last sitting dates before the November election.
Loy Yang tightens belt
Union fears of widespread contractor redundancies at AGL Loy Yang, as the company moves to shore up efficiencies in an uncertain energy market.















