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Council review veiled in secrecy

Latrobe City Council is keeping secret the details of a review which investigated its handling of a major Moe infrastructure plan.y

Flourishing support

The creative force underpinning Barrier Breakers' healthy community profile flourished at the weekend, raising thousands of dollars in the process.

New measures to combat ice use

New measures announced to combat the rise in methamphetamine 'ice' use across Victoria have been welcomed locally by a key service provider.

Women’s refuge to open in Morwell

Indigenous women and children fleeing family violence will soon have a new safe place to call home in the Latrobe Valley.

Haunting legacy of Agent Orange

Colin Bermingham remembers the moment he was drenched with 'Agent Orange' like it was yesterday.

Chemical drums remain

A Morwell Vietnam war veteran is angered by authorities who he said have taken too long to remove dozens of drums, believed to contain a harmful chemical known as Agent Orange, from their burial ground near Yarram.

Valley quake’s dirty connection

Moe earthquake linked to discharge on Sydney beach. 

Who is Ricky Muir?

Gippsland's unlikely election success story Ricky Muir has proved particularly elusive.

Locals won over by Palmer

FEDERAL ELECTION: The nationwide success of the Palmer United Party was somewhat reflected in the seats of Gippsland and McMillan on Saturday, with local candidates each securing more than four per cent of the primary vote.

Ring recovered from ballot box

FEDERAL ELECTION: A Latrobe Valley woman whose wedding ring slipped off into a ballot box when voting early at Traralgon last Monday has reclaimed her precious piece of jewellery.

Labor support savaged

FEDERAL ELECTION: The Latrobe Valley, once Australian Labor Party heartland, now sits within some of the safest Coalition seats in Australia, with Valley voters turning away from the party in droves at Saturday's election.

Union claims pharmacy staff health at risk

LATROBE Regional Hospital continues to be plagued by claims of workplace discontent in its pharmacy as it seeks to offset a spate of resignations.

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The day Morwell East marched the flag home

FOOTBALL MID GIPPSLAND By BLAKE METCALF-HOLT   PAST players from Morwell East Football-Netball Club’s last senior flag gathered at the weekend during the Hawks home bout against Foster. The...