Moe shootings an ‘isolated incident’
LATROBE Criminal Investigation Unit detectives say two separate shooting incidents at a house in Hennessy Street, Moe were an "isolated incident" and "not a trend occurring in Moe".
Campaign for Parkinson’s support
WHEN Gwenda Husson's husband Alex was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease 17 years ago, she did not expect it would be a constant battle for them to receive support and care throughout his treatment.
Fatal motorcycle crash in Yallourn
A YALLOURN North man was involved in a fatal crash along Haunted Hills Road after losing control of the Ducati motorcycle he was riding on Sunday afternoon.
Negotiations slow progress
CHURCHILL town leaders have called for patience amid mounting frustrations over lengthy delays to works in the town.
Developer welcomes new planning team
LOCAL businessman Steve Szabo is one developer desperate for progress on his proposed Morwell-based residential development plan.
Expert squad appointed
LOCAL developers hope a new "expert" planning squad appointed to work with Latrobe City Council will expedite the approval of key development proposals in the region.
Gippsland train services proposal criticised
A proposal to terminate Gippsland V/Line services at Pakenham has been labelled an act of desperation and interpreted as an ominous sign for the problematic route's future by a commuter representative group.
Demand prompts upgrade
AN INCREASE in electricity demand has prompted a state electricity service provider to commence upgrade works to a Traralgon facility.
Visible reminders of ‘luck’
FAINT scars on her chest and face are perpetual reminders to 19 year-old Anneliese Quinn of just how lucky she is - despite being unlucky enough to have been involved in two serious accidents in the past five years.
Recognition humbles doctor
AFTER steadying the path for a "faltering" group with his sound leadership skills, Latrobe Valley's Dr Stephen Omifolaji is being recognised as one of Australia's most influential African Australians.
Cash ‘unlocks the key’
AN ambitious $90 million program to see up to four new clean-coal demonstration plants built in the Latrobe Valley was launched by the state and federal governments on Friday.
Minister vague on closures
A STALEMATE over costs might prevent any power station closures in the Latrobe Valley under the Federal Government's 'contract for closure' program.