Moe’s anxious wait
The protracted plan to revitalise Moe's town centre has reached a crucial point as the state and federal governments formally consider whether they will fund the project.
Battersby focused on ‘opportunities’
A PLAN to build domestic student numbers at Monash University Gippsland by easing entry requirements was outlined to local staff this week.
Mayor Kam stands firm
FOUR of Latrobe City Mayor Sandy Kam's peers have publicly backed her decision to remain in the position in the wake of calls for her to step down.
Latrobe City Council’s four-year plan
JOB creation has emerged as the number one priority of Latrobe City Council as part of its vision for the next four years.
Medical school is key
THE Gippsland Medical School's survival was a key condition imposed by the State Government on any moves to create a new university entity in the region.
More concerns over ambulance waits
WHILE politicians continue to argue over ambulance service funding figures, local paramedics say Latrobe Valley patients face lengthy, and inappropriate responses to urgent cases.
A need for drug and alcohol awareness
AMBULANCES are called to more cases of alcohol and drug abuse in the Latrobe Valley than in any other Victorian region, per head of population.
No smoking zones
Smoking bans at playgrounds, skate parks, public swimming pools and children's sport events could be enforced if the State Government's proposed changes to the Tobacco Act are legislated.
Federal budget: ‘Little for Gippsland’
THE Federal Budget has been widely panned as containing few initiatives of value to Gippsland.
Mayor ‘not standing down’
BREAKING: Latrobe City Mayor Sandy Kam has announced she will not stand down in the wake of scathing accusations by a fellow councillor.
Councillors seek La Trobe University alliance
CRACKS were evident in Latrobe City Council's response to Friday's confirmation a new regional university for Gippsland would be pursued by Monash and Ballarat universities.
Monash impact: students
WHILE the benefits of a new "regionally focused" university for Gippsland were being spruiked by university leaders on Friday, student body representatives had reservations.
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Latest arrest in Morwell death
By AIDAN KNIGHT
A THIRD suspect has been arrested and charged with the murder of Morwell man Kaiden Morgan, on September 27 2025.
The accused is...
