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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.

Calls to allay terror fears

Muslims living in the Latrobe Valley are concerned recent police raids against suspected terrorists may create fear and anxiety among their ranks.

Biker Mecca

Religion and motorcycles will meet at Mirboo North for Gippsland's inaugural 'Blessing of the Bike' ceremony.

Snail mail democracy

Vote counting has begun in a pre-selection ballot for an independent candidate in the Morwell seat, despite residents in Yinnar and Boolarra not receiving ballot papers.

Black coal tested

Queensland's black coal was the cause of a dark plume of smoke pouring out of Hazelwood Power Station on Monday.

Moe man killed

A 52 year-old Moe man was killed when his motorcycle and a four-wheel-drive collided at an intersection at Driffield on Monday about 4.50pm

Focused on the prize

A Traralgon photography duo have been left counting their wins following success at a national photography competition.

Rate reduction rejected

Latrobe City Council will not to pursue a rate reduction for the residents of postcode 3840 as compensation for the Hazelwood mine fire, as proposed by Cr Christine Sindt.

Master J’s journey

Three year-old Jakob Engley will travel to the United States to undergo three weeks of intensive therapy for an undiagnosed genetic disorder.

Wheelchair cab service ‘not viable’

Traralgon Taxis has been forced to cut back on its wheelchair accessible cabs amid increasing financial pressures.

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