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Honoured soldiers

A PLAQUE honouring the lives of four local Boer War soldiers has been installed at Alexandra Park near the Morwell Skate Park.

The battle continues for Glenn

On the eve of Anzac Day, Morwell-based Afghanistan veteran Glenn Fenton has opened up about his struggle with post traumatic stress disorder.

Anzac racing returns to Moe

MOE Racing Club's biggest meeting tomorrow since its track redevelopment will be a major step to restoring the venue's reputation and creating a new identity as an industry leader.

Mine compensation fight takes shape

With the Hazelwood mine fire inquiry well under way, law firms are gearing up to fight for compensation on behalf of Morwell residents.

No smoke where children play

Latrobe City Council has welcomed the ban on smoking where children play, which came into force this month.

Police praise holiday drivers

Police have praised the actions of drivers over the Easter long weekend, with minimal incidents reported.

The next step forward

A merger between GippsTAFE, Advance TAFE and Federation University has been mooted as the next step forward in 'open access' education.

Union fears job losses

Education unions have warned a tertiary sector amalgamation could impact jobs and course delivery in the local community.

Residents soured after lemon attack

Tracy Kaughey was left "petrified" when lemons were thrown at her Morwell home on Wednesday night.

Council restructure to take effect in August

Latrobe City Council's departmental restructure is set to take full effect from 1 August, acting chief executive John Mitchell has confirmed.

Crowning achievement

It took eight years for 72 year-old retiree, John Breheny of Churchill to collect about 20,000 bottle caps.

Dementia group forgotten

The next meeting of the Latrobe Valley Dementia Support Group could be its last.

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