‘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.
Lee’s best friend
CLEVER canine Bes is the epitome of a man's best friend.
AGL decision deferred
THE competition watchdog has again deferred a decision on AGL's planned buyout of the Loy Yang A power station and mine, setting a new deadline for late May.
Recreating their stories
A COMPELLING play recreating the moving stories of at-risk young people in rural Victoria will be performed locally on Wednesday night.
Supporting the community
AFTER leaving school in year nine, then giving birth to a child, Moe's Rebecca Barry never thought she would complete a degree.
Family Violence Unit tackles issues
IN the first month of operation, the Latrobe Family Violence Unit has charged at least 20 offenders for various forms of family violence.
Street art movement
"Some people make lots of money off this kind of art, but other people go to jail."
TAFE cuts criticised
LATROBE City Council had described the State Government's budget slash on the TAFE sector as a move "in the opposite direction".
Home hunters to act now
THE scrapping of the $19,500 State Government bonus for first time homebuyers will likely push those who were delaying purchasing to act now, according to local property pundits.
Moe’s severed connection
MOE will miss out on the first stage rollout of high speed broadband despite Latrobe City Council's opposition.