Old-world skills win out for John
Turning a rugged physical education teacher into a Russian mafia prisoner proved to be fruitful for Traralgon veteran photographer John Ansell.
Senseless attack on 100 year-old tree
Police are investigating a vandalism attack on one of Commercial Road, Morwell's two iconic palm trees.
Community divided over Walhalla move
Not all Walhalla and district ratepayers support a proposed move into Latrobe City Council's boundaries - a matter pushed by the Walhalla and Mountain Rivers Tourism Association.
Vital foster carers needed in Latrobe Valley
A Morwell based welfare agency has issued an impassioned plea for locals to consider foster care as it battles to keep up with demand.
Super Nanny
It was a case of empty nest syndrome which prompted Ellen McConnell to take up foster caring.
Government rejects death data
The Victorian Health Department has said there is "no evidence" in data suggesting an increase in the death rate during the Hazelwood mine fire.
Group’s fight taken to Parliament
Forty Latrobe Valley residents rallied on the steps of the State Parliament and in the lower house yesterday, calling for increased death rates during the Hazelwood mine fire to be investigated.
Class action support
Support is gaining for a class action against GDF SUEZ after 100 residents gathered at a community meeting to discuss the Hazelwood Mine Fire Inquiry report on Sunday.
Police out in force
Substance and alcohol impaired drivers will have their night out cut short when an operation by Traralgon police comes into force this weekend.
Drink-thrower ‘not a local’
Rapper Illy will make up for lost time with another Traralgon show on 8 November, following Saturday's drink-throwing incident. Venue-owner says alleged perpetrator wasn't from Gippsland.
Fire chief offers ‘thanks for the hospitality’
Firefighting stories from the Hazelwood coal face were swapped with the head honcho of the New South Wales Fire and Rescue service yesterday.
Asbestos pain lingers for the De Vries family
The De Vries family of Yallourn North speaks out about the loss of their father and husband almost 10 years ago and warns others to be wary of the "very real" and "very present" danger of asbestos.















