Gambling on the rise
LATROBE Valley residents are close to exceeding last year's electronic gaming expenditure, with the community losing an average of $4 million a month on poker machines, latest statistics have shown.
Arsonist jailed for 17 years
BLACK Saturday convicted arsonist Brendan James Sokaluk has been sentenced to 17 years and nine months in jail.
Anzac Day – Morwell
THE chilly weather failed to deter families from the Morwell War Memorial Cenotaph this Anzac Day.
Morwell singer makes her mark
Making it big time in the entertainment industry is no easy road, as Morwell stage talent Jaz Flowers knows more than most.
Plans to block urban mining
LATROBE City council will attempt to thwart any move initiated by the State Government to mine in proximity to residential areas.
Anzac spirit shines through
ANY doubt about the strength of the Anzac spirit was convincingly dispelled in the Latrobe Valley yesterday.
Anzac Day – Trafalgar
THE sight of Trafalgar residents Jack Cooper and Jay Kelly making their way to the town cenotaph to lay a wreath in remembrance of fallen soldiers was a heart-warming one.
Anzac Day – Rosedale
FOR the residents of Rosedale who participated in this year's Anzac service, the day symbolised "a single connection" shared by all.
Forklift accident
A MAN underwent surgery at the Latrobe Regional Hospital after being struck by a forklift at a Swan Road business in Morwell on Tuesday morning.
Murder trial transferred
THE trial of accused murderer Richard Stephen Devries has been transferred to the Supreme Court in Melbourne.
Regional living benefits
MELBOURNE residents will be enticed to relocate to the Latrobe Valley at Victoria's first Regional Victoria Living Expo, on this week.
Weather halts Moe races
Thirty minutes after clearing the Moe Racing Club's track for racing on Anzac Day, Racing Victoria Limited announced the meet would be moved to the all-weather track at Geelong.