No tax, for now
LATROBE City has predicted it will avoid a carbon tax liability next year, which could be incurred through methane gas emissions created at its landfill site.
A guide to walking in their shoes
GIPPSLAND'S medical students were given a unique education experience aimed at equipping them with crucial skills by interacting with a guide dog.
AGL welcomes carbon price
THE incoming owner of Loy Yang Power station, AGL, has come out in support of the Federal Government's move to transition to an emissions trading scheme.
Takeover imminent
LOY Yang A employees have nothing to fear from a potential restructure, according to incoming owner AGL, which said curbing exorbitant debt levels was its chief concern.
Calling all health buffs
FITNESS enthusiasts and aspiring personal trainers can up their game next month, when a local expert will begin a program from the Australian Institute of Personal Trainers.
Budding up against bullying
A PROGRAM designed to help reduce bullying and create a friendly and caring school environment was launched in Newborough last week.
Chatting up a storm
THE region's chatterboxes are tackling loneliness head-on by talking about it.
Route issues
LATROBE City Council's efforts to improve the problematic Latrobe Valley Bus Lines' routes continue, despite lack of cooperation from the State Transport Minister.
Good to give
IT WAS a long wait for Newborough's Dylan Gatt to reach the legal age to give blood.
Ride with the Roulettes
THE view from a Royal Australian Air Force Roulette pilot's seat was a thrilling experience for Cowwarr Primary School students.
Retailers under threat
WHILE Dick Smith staff in the Latrobe Valley face a nervous wait to learn of their stores' fate in coming months, Traralgon's Retravision has maintained it is business as usual at its outlet despite store closures elsewhere.
T’gon is an option: RVL
THE Latrobe Valley Racing Club in Traralgon has been suggested as a possible venue for the Moe Racing Club's 4 August meet.
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Machete ban sweeps Victoria
STAFFWRITERS
THE state government has used extraordinary powers to totally ban the sale of machetes.
Machete sale bans came into effect Wednesday, May 28.
Premier Jacinta Allan...
