Claim developments ‘years away’ dismissed
DESPITE a demand for land supply to accommodate forecast population growth in Latrobe City, development could be stifled for several years to come.
Brewery cleans up
MIRBOO North's brewery has taken out another whirlwind victory, after being served 11 medals at the International Beer Awards last week.
Smoking ban in the air
A PROPOSAL to ban smoking in outdoor dining areas and playgrounds has triggered mixed reactions in the Latrobe Valley.
Not good enough: parent
A FATHER was forced to watch his son in agony for hours, while waiting for an ambulance at a football match at Yallourn North on Saturday.
Development stalemate
TENSIONS between developers and Latrobe City Council have escalated, with the State Government urging council to expedite development on large parcels of Latrobe Valley land.
Confronting, yet moving play
LAST week's moving performance by at-risk young people recreating their stories for local audiences could lead to a similar initiative for Latrobe Valley youth.
Breaking new ground
LATROBE City has moved ahead of much of Victoria to pilot extended preschool hours.
Bill hardship surges
LATROBE Valley residents are feeling the financial pressure more than ever, with welfare agencies recording a surge in clients facing utility disconnections after struggling to meet energy bills.
College still waiting
MORWELL'S Koorie College remains in the dark about impending funding changes which could potentially threaten the school's ability to cater for at-risk indigenous teenagers.
Vital program in jeopardy
A FREEZE on funding to a key mental health program could threaten its expansion in the Latrobe Valley.
Medicare move going ahead
DESPITE community concerns, Morwell's Medicare office will begin offering its services from a shared site with Centrelink from 28 May.
Revellers’ ticket to ride
THE Night Rider bus trial has been re-introduced in a bid to crack down on crime and anti-social behaviour in Traralgon.