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Man charged following double fatality

A Traralgon man is due to appear in Latrobe Valley Magistrates' Court today over a double fatality collision which occurred in Glengarry early Saturday morning.

Payment change hits parents hard

THE Federal Government's decision to move about 100,000 single parents in Australia from the parenting payment to the Newstart allowance this year has hit Latrobe Valley's single parents hard and evoked an emotional response from many.

Future frontline

Latrobe Valley's business sector is well placed to host the 'next wave' of widespread energy efficiency improvements, as part of the wider battle against the impacts of climate change.

Development moves ahead

Latrobe City Council has paved the way for a major residential development to progress in the Moe-Newborough area.

Grand reopening of falls

Visitors will now be able to safely enjoy the "peace and tranquillity" of Morwell River Falls Reserve after its reopening on Friday.

On the right track

IF the success of an anti-bullying program is measured by student engagement, the Creating A Safe Supportive Environment program in its demonstration phase at St Gabriel's Primary School in Traralgon seems to be right on track.

Moe debate comes to a boil

One of Latrobe City Council's most controversial moves since its formation will this evening come to a head.

Performance pay off the table

A MOVE by the State Government to take the issue of performance pay for teachers off the negotiating table has been welcomed as a small, positive step in the right direction by the Australian Education Union Victorian branch.

One Gippsland to lobby for local investment

AN intensive pre-election lobby effort aimed at securing investment for Gippsland is underway in Canberra this week.

Power sell off was ‘best thing’

NO single issue has transformed the Latrobe Valley more than the Kennet government's privatisation of the power industry.

Work up for grabs

A PROPOSED $45 million retail precinct for Warragul is tipped to create up to 600 jobs, including about 200 construction jobs Latrobe Valley workers can vie for.

Workers ready for walkout

THE stage is set for Latrobe Valley's first power station walkout in recent history, as more than 100 Loy Yang B employees prepare for a station wide 24-hour stop-work, due to commence early tomorrow morning.

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