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Man jailed for ‘abhorrent’ abuse

A Latrobe Valley man will serve a minimum of five years in prison after pleading guilty to three charges of incest against his two stepdaughters.

No funding guarantees

Funding of more than $860,000 allocated to recreational projects for Traralgon and surrounding areas will be at risk if a Coalition Government is elected this Saturday.

Neighbours concerned over waste facility plan

A Morwell food company fears the establishment of a rubbish-sorting facility next door could jeopardise its food safety certificate and shut the business down.

Snakes wake up for spring

Snakes across Latrobe Valley are coming out of hibernation as the weather warms up and local snake-catchers have warned residents to be aware.

Following a dream

A Traralgon man has put his "life-savings" on the line for the launch of his new line of underwear which he has branded 'zayn'.

Valley job market strengthens

Morwell's unemployment rate is now the lowest it has been for years, according to recently released jobless figures.

Challenges to come

EFFORTS to see a new university entity for Gippsland thrive are expected to be both eased and challenged over coming weeks.

Firies contain EnergyBrix blaze

Fire crews remain on site at EnergyBrix briquette factory in Morwell after numerous fires broke in its open storage yard early this morning.

Fatal crash at Yinnar South

Emergency services are at the scene of a fatal crash in Yinnar South this morning.

Chester vows to fight for project

Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has voiced his support for a multi-million dollar proposed Latrobe Valley dental lab after doubt was cast over the project's certainty.

Private Yallourn talks underway

Yallourn power station owner EnergyAustralia and the union representing 75 locked out operators have met face-to-face for private enterprise bargaining talks for the first time since April.

Valley assaults increase

Assaults in the Latrobe Valley continued to climb in the past 12 months, the latest Victoria Police statistics have revealed.

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