Valley man charged with sex offences
A LATROBE Valley man has been remanded in custody after being charged with 12 sexual offences.
Safety system was ‘out of action’
SERIOUS concerns have been raised over safety of the state's electricity distribution network, after a report into a major fault at a Morwell terminal station in April found a protection system had been inoperable for two months.
Regulation oversights a ‘big wake up call’
The regulatory gaps which existed between government authorities in the lead up to the Hazelwood mine fire "must be confronted" if similar incidents are to be avoided in future, the Mine Fire Inquiry has warned.
Blaze ‘did not begin in mine’
The Hazelwood Mine Fire Inquiry report has ruled out the suggestion the mine fire spread from pre-existing spotfires within the mine.
Landcare advocate to contend election
A MIRBOO North resident will take a staunch anti-coal and unconventional gas platform to the Victorian election in November.
Inquiry snubs rehab
The Hazelwood Mine Fire Inquiry has been criticised for failing to address the rehabilitation of open cut mines in its 18 recommendations.
Murphy to stand trial
THE man accused of dangerous driving causing the death of 55 year-old Thorpdale man Martin Borg has been committed to stand trial.
Health conservation
The establishment of a 'health conservation plan' and a Latrobe Valley health advocate are among suggestions the Board of Inquiry has made to improve and safeguard the community's health.
Advice to bosses unclear
Advice to bosses unclear
Firefighter wellbeing lacking in report: UFU
A UNITED Firefighters Union official has labelled discussions concerning firefighters in the Hazelwood Mine Fire Inquiry Report as minimal.
Pushing boundaries
THE disused 19th century Traralgon Court House is set to host something more than realistic oil paintings with two contemporary artists determined to "stir up a raucous".
Consultation extension denied
Residents within the Lake Narracan Precinct Structure Plan did not have their wish grated for an extension of the consultation period, which ended last Friday.
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TRARALGON'S Jack White makes his first appearance for Australia in 2026 tomorrow (Thursday, February 26) with the Boomers' tour of Guam and...
