Train commuters face longer wait
LATROBE Valley V/Line commuters could now face up to eight weeks of early departures, delays and transferals after the completion timeline for a damaged rail section was extended this week.
Rates ‘out of control’
THE letter from Latrobe City Council received by the Rodgers household this year was greeted with incredulity.
Call to end ‘contracts’ charade
THE Federal Government has been urged to end the "charade" of its 'contracts for closure' program as key local sources indicate a proposal to close brown coal power stations in the Latrobe Valley looks set to be shelved.
Body found in Churchill
THE body of a deceased man was located in Churchill earlier today.
Man injured in house fire
A 31 year-old Churchill man suffered burns to his hands, face and arms during a fire at a house in Coolabah Drive, Churchill, on Sunday.
Multi-level collaboration
The message to people participating in antisocial behaviour in the Traralgon multi-storey car park is clear: we will be watching you.
Cancer treatment claims refuted
CLAIMS Latrobe Valley’s cancer patients could no longer receive radiation treatment at Latrobe Regional Hospital have been staunchly denied by the service provider.
Fracking freeze for Gld
Fracking freeze for Gippsland
Industrial action averted
Looming industrial action at Hazelwood's power station and mine this week looks to have been averted, after unions and station management agreed on the terms of redundancy for a handful of employees.
Yallourn situation ‘under control’
After over two months of frantic activity and numerous setbacks, TRUenergy's sustained response to Morwell River's collapse into the Yallourn mine has finally brought the situation under control.
Train disruptions set in
The reality of a month's worth of transferrals and delays is setting in for regular Latrobe Valley V/Line commuters today, as a major repair effort to damaged track west of Morwell gets underway.
Crews to arrive for works
A V/Line response team is due to arrive at the troubled Morwell wetlands rail section in the coming 48 hours, to begin prepping the area for long term repairs.
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Boxing Day brings with it's crowd-filled shops and extensive sales the annual repair and maintenance of the West Gate Bridge.
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