Racing club turmoil
POOR track maintenance and trainer dissatisfaction is threatening the viability of the Moe Racing Club as a racing venue, an industry insider has revealed.
Wards renamed
LATROBE CITY council electoral wards have been renamed from the previous historical-figure inspired names.
Men’s Shed struggle
IF Latrobe City Council supports a motion to alleviate Traralgon Men's Shed expenses, a precedence could be set across the region, according to the mayor.
Urgent response to skills crisis
A 'CRISIS meeting' has been called in response to setbacks to the Latrobe Valley's training and workforce base.
Double blow for Morwell family in crisis
THE last two years have been a roller-coaster ride for the Monahan family of Morwell.
TAFE will remain strong: Hall
The recent state budget cuts to Victoria's TAFE sector is not all "doom and gloom", according to Victorian Skills Minister Peter Hall.
Calling youth to arms for homeless
THE Salvation Army has called on Latrobe Valley's youth to lend a hand in its annual Red Shield Appeal Doorknock this year to help achieve a target of $35,000 for the region.
Bringing street art to the masses
Where people were seeing nuisance and dirt, Tugi Balog saw the opportunity to document history.
‘Bullish’ contract talks
SPECULATION the Federal Government might walk away from plans to close power stations, potentially including several in the Latrobe Valley, has gathered momentum.
Ambo ‘ramp’ hours up
THE hours ambulances spend 'ramped' at Latrobe Regional Hospital each month have risen dramatically in past years.
Council rates revenue issue
POTENTIAL lost rate revenue from closed power stations in the Latrobe Valley could see residents' rates bills rise sharply.
Volunteer shows staying power
"I'M a long stayer," Cooinda Hill volunteer Margaret Schneider told The Express recently, with a twinkle in her eyes.
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The Valley’s own King of the court
TENNIS
By BLAKE METCALF-HOLT
LOCAL tennis legend Murray French is being remembered.
French died suddenly at the end of May, age 83.
Regarded as one Gippsland’s greatest to...
