New mayor talks up Latrobe City
NEWLY-elected Latrobe City Mayor Sandy Kam loves a good conversation, and she intends on having many of these with the people of Latrobe community to find out their views and needs on how the Valley can be made "the best place".
Acknowledge differences: taxi group
A GIPPSLAND-based group of taxi operators is determined to have its concerns with a statewide inquiry into the taxi industry heard at a higher level, claiming regional operators' voices have not been listened to.
‘One hell of a challenge’
WHEN Moe fire fighter Matt van Tilburg took part in a punishing climb up the Eureka Tower stairwell for charity last year, he found himself performing the workout of a lifetime.
Balancing act for Chapmans
LIFE is a balancing act, and few are more aware of this than Yinnar's Chapman family.
Remembrance Day service times
Morwell RSL 10.45am; Moe RSL 11am; Traralgon RSL 10.30am; Boolarra RSL 10.45am; Trafalgar RSL 11am; Thorpdale RSL noon; Yallourn/Newborough RSL 11.11am; Glengarry 10.40am; No services in Yinnar or Tyers.
‘Light at the end of the tunnel’
THERE are hopes a solution to the poor television reception saga, which has plagued the Boolarra township for 20 months, is in reach, after ongoing community lobbying prompted intervention from the Federal Government.
Freedom Fuels fined for underpaying
NATIONAL service station operator Freedom Fuels Australia Pty Ltd has been fined $46,200 for underpaying more than 200 employees, including 56 Victorians.
Rights and responsibilities
A STATE Government-initiated program outlining practical knowledge to newly-arrived migrants and refugees is progressing well, according to the minister responsible for overseeing multicultural affairs and citizenship.
Moe house destroyed by fire
A HOUSE in Griffin Street, Moe was completely destroyed in a house fire on Melbourne Cup Day.
Farmers forgotten after flood
THE Victorian Farmers Federation is maintaining calls for State Government reimbursement to farmers impacted by the emergency drainage of water from the Yallourn mine, despite one farmer admitting he was "unlikely" to be compensated.
Council rates reviewed
LATROBE City council's recent announcement it would consider a rate differential system for 2013 coincides with the State Government move to regulate rate systems within councils.
Signs of business confidence
SIGNS of slightly improving business confidence in future economic activity across Victoria's regions have been welcomed by the state's peak employer body.
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Severe thunderstorms awakening heavy rain
STAFF WRITERS
SLOW-MOVING thunderstorms erupted through the Latrobe Valley from the earlier hours of Friday, February 27.
Some locals took to social media to report that...
