Morwell’s Lurgi site presents ‘astronomical’ opportunity
A COLOSSAL industrial park along Morwell's Tramway Road could become a research and development hub for diversified timber products and electricity generation, if one of Latrobe City Council's employment visions eventuate.
Truckie committed to stand trial
A CAMPBELLFIELD truck driver charged with 67 sexual offences allegedly carried out in multiple towns across Victoria, including the Latrobe Valley, has been committed to stand trial.
Snow is all go at Baw Baw
WITH only one month of the 2014 season left, Mount Baw Baw is celebrating unprecedented snow conditions and the highest visitor numbers ever recorded.
Call-to-arms amid ‘juggernaut’ of youth unemployment
A FRONTLINE Latrobe Valley support service has escalated a call-to-arms for State Government and education stakeholders to avert a "downward spiral" of youth welfare in the Latrobe Valley.
HRL’s $50 million carbon compo windfall
Morwell's terminal Energy Brix power station received almost $50 million worth of taxpayer assistance over the past two financial years - for carbon emissions it never actually produced.
Traralgon trainer wraps up on-air affair
A Traralgon personal trainer and fitness model's search for the man of her dreams came to an abrupt end last week, when she was chosen to leave reality television series The Bachelor.
Taylor’s brave fight through brain trauma
After dealing with a life-changing trauma, which resulted in an acquired brain injury, a Mirboo North teenager is now looking to help spread awareness about the disability.
Big things for small business
GIPPSLAND is hosting its inaugural small business festival with 17 events in the region's six council areas and around 340 events across Victoria.
Thousands farewell Uncle Albert Mullett
An estimated 2000 people paid their respects to one of Gippsland's most respected aboriginal elders, 'Uncle Albert Mullett', last week at The Knob Reserve in Stratford.
Sam’s workers to get entitlements
ABOUT 25 workers who lost their jobs in last fortnight's closure of the Traralgon Sam's Warehouse store are likely to receive full entitlements, after "successful" closing down sales across the country.
Vital refuge for violence victims
A SAFE haven for indigenous women and children following domestic violence trauma has officially opened in Morwell.
Brittany’s brave battle for life
IT was Friday night and Brittany Warring was driving along the Princes Freeway from work in Traralgon to her home in Morwell.


















