Taking flight to help others
BRAVING "savage" storms and harrowing conditions, a GippsAero plane has safely chartered two of its pilots on a 62-day trip around the world.
Vaccinate against flu
WITH reports of booming influenza cases in Victoria yet to trickle through to the Latrobe Valley, a local medical expert has urged people to protect themselves and their families against the potentially deadly virus.
Gordon’s still got it
GORDON Gracie has worn out literally a dozen accordions over his busking years.
Tremors still felt
ONGOING earth tremors being felt across the Latrobe Valley can be expected to continue for months, according to a leading Victorian seismologist.
Damage bills roll in
ALMOST a month after Latrobe Valley homes were shaken to their foundations in the 19 June earthquake, building inspectors phones are still ringing.
Group lobbies for TAFE
LATROBE Valley residents are striving to reverse a key State Government decision within the next four months.
Power generator recovering
YALLOURN Power Station has successfully reinstated a third power generator this week, after boosting coal supplies from its water-logged mine.
Burning desire to lead
MOE'S Tara Paulson is prepared to dedicate her career to fighting fires, after the 24 year-old old recently won the Russell 'Toby' Williams encouragement award at the 76th annual Moe Country Fire Authority presentation evening.
No commitment, yet
THE Latrobe Valley needs to strengthen its business case for current and incoming shovel-ready projects if they are to attract Federal Government funding, according to a key visiting minister.
Mantle’s broadening Valley venture
DIVERSIFIED minerals exploration company Mantle Mining Corporation has its eye set on the Latrobe Valley's rich coal reserves, with the intent of exploring areas around Callignee and Mirboo North as potential coal-mining sites.
Traralgon business picks up slack
A TRARALGON commercial automotive business has picked up a major contract with one of the region's largest dairy processors, which has outsourced the maintenance of its dairy tanker fleet.
Drainage problems swamp residents
LATROBE City Council will investigate preventable flood measures, after many homes were repeatedly inundated with water during the June floods.
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Hamilton back with Vic Country
BASKETBALL
BY BLAKE METCALF-HOLT
FRANKLY a given at this point.
Traralgon's Will Hamilton will lead the Under 18 Victoria Country men's squad, as they look for a...
