Workers left reeling
A chapter in one of Latrobe Valley's more controversial engineering businesses came to a shock close last week, with 15 employees laid off 10 minutes before knock off and the company sent into liquidation.
Fatal Thorpdale crash
Police news - A 52 year-old Thorpdale man died at Saviges Road, Thorpdale on Friday morning after the motorcycle he was riding and a Toyota Hilux collided about 7.20am.
Trees uprooted
Latrobe City Council has expressed its shock and disappointment at the destruction of 80 trees in Morwell.
Printery to remain
MONASH University Gippsland has backflipped on plans to sack print services staff, according to the National Tertiary Education Union.
Spotlight on violence
EFFORTS to overcome Latrobe Valley's well documented battle with domestic violence were stepped up across several domains this week.
Ambos, gov to begin talks
MONTHS into protracted negotiations, parties to the state's ambulance dispute have agreed to a voluntary conciliation process at the Fair Work Commission.
Sokaluk sued for compo
The arsonist who lit a Black Saturday bushfire that killed 10 people has appeared in court over a compensation claim from the partner of one of his victims.
New ‘guide’ for Valley’s future
A NEWLY released report into the Latrobe Valley's economic future has found regional governance is "ad-hoc and fragmented" and called for a new, funded body to help steer "revitalisation".
Baw Baw’s new councillor
Peter Kostos has been elected as a councillor for Baw Baw Shire's Mount Worth Ward after a countback of votes by the Victorian Electoral Commission on Monday.
Keeping high speed rail agenda on track
Calls for a high speed rail to come through Gippsland have persisted, with local councils calling on state and federal governments to conduct a cost-benefit analysis on the proposed route.
School teachers urged to maintain pressure
Gippsland teachers are being urged to maintain pressure on the State Government to sign up for education funding reforms, before the announcement of a federal election date terminates the negotiation period.
Funding milestone welcomed
Gippsland's Catholic primary and secondary school sector has welcomed a "significant" funding milestone, after signing up to the Better Schools plan last week.
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Fortuna’s winning streak comes to an end
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By ALLAN ROBERTS
ROUND 3 of the 2026 Veto Men’s State League saw Fortuna ’60 play its second home game of the season against...
