‘Reckless’ spending concerns
The state and federal governments could be on the verge of making a series of "reckless" multi-million dollar payments to new coal companies in financial trouble, an environment group has warned.
High voltage surge
John McDonald is just one of hundreds of Mirboo North residents left with a swag of defective household appliances, due to a power surge which ripped through the town last week.
Jail cells under strain
Congestion in Victoria's overflowing prison structure is placing strain on Latrobe Valley's law and order system while jeopardising prisoners' rehabilitation prospects, a leading Morwell lawyer has warned.
Devotion to help others
IF there is one thing foster carer Wendy Henry knows for certain, its that "life didn’t come with a book".
Getting behind small businesses
Businesses throughout Latrobe Valley celebrated the inaugural Support Small Business Day on Saturday, with most concluding it was a great concept with room for improvement.
Feedback wanted
Gippsland voters had their say on how local councillors are elected at a public hearing on Monday.
A safer pathway
A pathway leading to the Morwell Skate Park will soon be constructed following a funding announcement on Tuesday.
Latrobe hospital used as best example
LATROBE Regional Hospital was held up as one of the "best examples of how a healthcare service can be run" to a visiting Thai delegation, in Australia to observe new developments in the field, this week.
Morwell magnesium move
LONG-held plans for a magnesium plant in the Latrobe Valley have progressed with an announcement yesterday the project's proponents have secured a brownfield site in Morwell for a proposed start-up.
Carers need to re-charge
Traralgon carers joined together last week to support one another and highlight their need for more help.
Preparation for a smart response
As a 1000 hectare grass fire threatened Castlemaine on Tuesday, response authorities were hotly discussing the need for a whole-of-town evacuation.
Township split met with confusion
A MOVE to split Moe and Newborough by state electoral boundaries has been met with disbelief.
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Kevin Sheedy special guest at this year’s cup
HORSE RACING/FOOTBALL
By LIAM DURKIN
THE marshmallows were saved for the confectionary stand this time.
AFL legend Kevin Sheedy was guest of honour at this year's Moe...
