Draft budget up for vote
Latrobe City Council is proposing to increase rates for the next financial year by 5.24 per cent overall
Mine stability ‘at risk’
At least three trouble spots in the state's brown coal network are 'at risk' of failure, according to a "damning" review by an expert geotechnical panel, warning instability in the open cut sector has reached serious levels.
Diversion fault report ‘damning’
A long awaited review into the catastrophic collapse of the Morwell River Diversion into the Yallourn coal mine last year has exposed an extensive list of likely faults in its 'world class' design process.
‘Gut-wrenching’ blow
As one of the operators locked out of Yallourn Power Station on Friday, Charlie* has reached a "gut-wrenching" career low.
Yallourn tensions boil
It is only a matter of time before picket lines form at the gates of Yallourn Power Station, industry observers and union insiders have warned, predicting the likely fallout of an extraordinary operator lockout at the plant on Friday.
Tree hacking anger
Latrobe City Council has condemned a spate of irreparable vandalism to trees across the Latrobe Valley.
‘Education not imprisonment’
A "MASSIVE injection" of funds to implement a targeted, national education campaign on the dangers of 'ice' is required urgently.
Duplication progresses
State Public Transport and Roads Minister Terry Mulder has pledged the remainder of the Princes Highway duplication between Traralgon and Sale will begin "sooner rather than later".
Baby food export boost
A Traralgon-based business has landed a major Malaysian supply deal, which will see its baby food products distributed to 350 retail outlets.
‘Scurrilous accusations’ slammed
AS Latrobe Regional Hospital faces fresh claims of understaffing its pharmacy, hospital management has slammed the "scurrilous accusations", insisting the staffing levels have increased.
Digital learning program secured
A new program to help residents embrace digital technology has been financially secured for 12 months.
Time’s running out
Latrobe Valley students could miss out on an "opportunity of a lifetime" if the State Government fails to sign up to the Gonski education reforms, according to local school leaders.
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Machete ban sweeps Victoria
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THE state government has used extraordinary powers to totally ban the sale of machetes.
Machete sale bans came into effect Wednesday, May 28.
Premier Jacinta Allan...
