Nats preselection earlier than expected
Candidate preselection for the Victorian Nationals is due to begin before Christmas.
Bold plans for Lake Narracan
Shops, walking tracks, thousands of new homes and even a primary school have been mooted as part of long-term plans for the popular summer watering hole.
Cannibal croc snapped on camera
As far as holiday home videos go, Traralgon's Robert Ahearne reckons his Kakadu crocodile footage crushes the competition.
Possible GippsTAFE merger concerns union
The AEU warns a merger move could put the institute out of touch with Gippsland's economy.
State Government defends TAFE funding changes
The State Government has defended its latest funding changes to the TAFE sector, which could see fees for the popular hospitality courses at GippsTAFE skyrocket next year.
No-fracking way
AN oil and gas drilling company plans to use one of its Gippsland sites to test a possible alternative to the controversial method of hydraulic fracturing.
Valley’s blitz on family violence
The Latrobe Valley's dedicated Family Violence Unit has become one of the most effective response teams in the state.
Clinic expands care
TRARALGON'S Breed Street Clinic will be better equipped to train the next generation of doctors and nurses following a $750,000 extension.
Festive fun
THE talents of Latrobe Valley's creative community were on display at a spring festival, celebrating sustainability and design in Morwell on Friday night.
Not violent, not silent
IN an area where rates of family violence are high, Phil Cleary said the Latrobe Valley had an opportunity to lead in the campaign to stop violence against women.
Food for thought
PARTICIPANTS in Jamie's Ministry of Food Mobile Kitchen shared a home-cooked meal for the final time last week, after they celebrated the conclusion of their five-week cooking course.
Agile Ninja kicks on
A HAZELWOOD girl's sleepless nights have ended after a charity stepped in to save her beloved cat, Ninja.