Home News Page 988

News

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.

Bright future in print

PROSPECTS look promising for not just the 10 participants of Print the Future, but the Global Studio in Morwell, which is providing the pilot program as part of an initiative to equip Latrobe Valley residents with useful skills.

Power proposal targets demand

IN response to a recent energy demand and capacity forecast report, TRUenergy has altered its plans for the proposed 1000 megawatt gas-fired power station at Yallourn.

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.

Five-star quality

WITH a stellar five-star rating in a prime Australian wine guide, a Gippsland winery is aiming to maintain its high ratings.

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.

Latest News

White back on national duty

BASKETBALL FIBA BY BLAKE METCALF-HOLT   TRARALGON'S Jack White makes his first appearance for Australia in 2026 tomorrow (Thursday, February 26) with the Boomers' tour of Guam and...