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Influential Bishop dies

The Right Reverend John McIntyre, Anglican Bishop of Gippsland passed away on Friday at Monash Medical Centre, surrounded by his wife Jan and children Jessica, Paul and Lisa.

Carbon monoxide warning unnecessary: Lester

Victoria's Chief Health Officer has labelled a decision by the Hazelwood fire Incident Controller to issue a watch and act message about elevated levels of carbon monoxide on 15 February as unnecessary.

The changing face of the force

A LATROBE local area commander has welcomed discussions concerning the direction of Victoria Police's future following yesterday's release of the Blue Paper.

A true son of Traralgon

Joseph Keith Chenhall has been remembered as "a true son of Traralgon" who was ahead of his time.

New boss for FedTraining

Wendy Wood will take the reins of Federation Training, a recent amalgamation of GippsTAFE and Advance TAFE, as its new chief executive.

Briquette workers face stand-down amid contractual dispute

Production workers at the Morwell Energy Brix briquette factory were due to be stood down indefinitely last night, as speculation surrounding the complex's future reached fever pitch.

Rescheduled shut under way at Yallourn

A MAJOR generator shut at Yallourn power station, postponed during a fierce industrial dispute in 2013, is under way.

Development may threaten species

Moe bushland enthusiasts are concerned a proposed development neighbouring Edward Hunter Reserve may threaten a vulnerable species of fish.

The power of ‘sustainability’

BUZZ word 'sustainability', used to describe environmental actions and attitudes, has been found vague to Latrobe Valley businesses, according to an academic study.

Morwell’s retail boom

"VERY happy" Morwell retailers welcomed an increase in sales due to the Revive Morwell initiative, which saw more than $500,000 injected into the town last week.

Cost of child care could climb

Parents across Latrobe Valley have voiced their objection to proposed increases to child care costs outlined in Latrobe City Council's proposed fees and charges for 2014/15.

Michelle’s mission of mercy

Traralgon nurse Michelle McEwan is not new to traveling with a purpose.

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