Icy chill blankets Latrobe Valley
A 200 per cent jump in crystal methamphetamine-related ambulance call-outs in the Latrobe Valley from 2011 to 2013 points to increased usage across the area, according to a new report.
Merger not enough to save TAFE: Opposition
The revelation of massive financial deficits by two TAFE institutes has caused fears of job losses, course cuts and campus closures, despite a merger and an infusion of $40 million from the State Government put into place.
Small rate rise likely
Latrobe City rates are set to rise by 3.9 per cent in the next financial year, if council's proposed draft budget is adopted.
Mine proximity questioned
Latrobe City Council has questioned the proximity of the Hazelwood open-cut mine to the Morwell township in its draft submission to the Hazelwood Mine Fire Inquiry.
Chief agrees health study not long enough
Victoria's chief health officer Dr Rosemary Lester has voiced her support for the study into long-term health impacts of the Hazelwood mine fire to run beyond the proposed 10 years.
All eyes on festival opener
The inaugural Valley Art Festival has opened in popular fashion, with a large crowd turning out on Friday night to view work from five art groups across Latrobe at the Traralgon Court House.
Sharin’ a great yarn or two
The rich local history of Latrobe Valley's indigenous community will be enshrined on video, with the help of a local contingent of Koorie teenagers trying their hand at filmmaking.
Back to drawing board
THE protracted wait for construction of a new home for three Morwell primary schools is set to continue, with the State Government revealing it intends to go back to the drawing board.
No budget surprises
There were no surprises for the Latrobe Valley in the State Budget, with the previously announced $73 million Latrobe Regional Hospital expansion remaining the region's big ticket item.
Rail line upgrades booked in
More reliable train services along the Gippsland line are a step closer, with upgrades to the Pakenham and Cranbourne lines set to begin in early 2015.
Encouraging understanding
A misunderstood condition may be unknowingly affecting many Latrobe Valley residents.
Morwell mine fire health centre awarded
The Morwell health assessment centre established during the Hazelwood open cut mine fire has won a national public safety award.
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