Waste company raided
A Trafalgar waste management business has been raided by police and environmental authorities as part of an ongoing investigation into illegal dumping practices.
Latrobe to get new top cop
Latrobe Inspector Mick West has taken on the acting role of superintendent for Victoria Police eastern region, division five, following a transfer to Melbourne by Superintendent Tess Walsh.
Accused meth dealer pleads guilty
A 34 year-old Traralgon man has pleaded guilty to trafficking a commercial quantity of methamphetamine between July 2011 and June 2012.
NBN under Turnbull
The Express looks at the internet infrastructure towns like Morwell, Churchill, Rosedale and Mirboo North would likely have rolled out under a Coalition Government.
Job statistics confuse
A news story claiming Gippsland boasts a three per cent unemployment rate, in the metropolitan media last week, has been debunked by the Federal Government's most recent quarterly data.
Valley funds reduced
CONFIRMATION the Latrobe Valley can now expect an average of less than $2 million per year over six years in Federal Government support for the region's transition to a cleaner economy will force a rethink on local priorities.
Council takes on VCAT
Latrobe City Council fears a planning decision made from Melbourne could set a precedent for developers to construct multi-storey unit blocks anywhere across the Latrobe Valley as long as the site is close to a local fish and chip shop or convenience store.
Lodge shuts temple
A long term struggle has pushed the Trafalgar Masonic Lodge to leave its renowned masonic temple.
Violence figures stun
Nearly 50 local women gathered last month to educate and increase awareness of family violence.
Facing the great unknown
Monash University Gippsland student Clinton Bush and young teacher Michael Heyne will ride their motorbikes from London to Cape Town at the end of this year in support of young people in Zambia.
Asbestos plan support
A NATIONAL plan to protect Australians from asbestos-related diseases has been cautiously welcomed by Gippsland's asbestos support group as the Federal Government announces funding.
Guard of honour
Victoria Police Sergeant David John Staple has been remembered as a loving father and husband, jovial mate and a passionate emergency service worker and volunteer.
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Maroons grind out hard fought victory
FOOTBALL
GIPPSLAND LEAGUE
By LIAM DURKIN
ROUND 8 of the Gippsland League was spread across Saturday and Sunday at the weekend.
The round carried greater gravitas than usual,...
