GippsAero’s wing lady takes off
TRARALGON'S Bette Rodgers will be sad to say goodbye to the place she literally called home for nearly two decades, GippsAero, when she retires at the end of October.
Businesses’ blanket contribution
A COWWARR resident has found a way to give back to society by offering free dry-cleaning and sanitisation of donated blankets to Latrobe Valley families assisted by the Salvation Army.
Coal vision unviable: EV
A VISION for the eventual large-scale export of Latrobe Valley's brown coal is economically unviable and unlikely to ever be realised, according to an economic report commissioned by Environment Victoria.
Bishop’s strong progressive values
IT was a bad week for the Anglican Church early last month, when it made national headlines for all the wrong reasons.
Trucks shaken in random inspections
OWNERS and drivers of heavy vehicles in Gippsland were in the spotlight last week as VicRoads in collaboration with Victoria Police and WorkSafe launched this year's campaign targeting unroadworthy trucks.
School closure shocks community
THE Latrobe Valley's education community is still coming to terms with the State Government's shock decision to close Morwell's indigenous Woolum Bellum College, a move which has sparked a political blame game.
Road maintenance funds ‘insulting’
THE opposition has slammed the State Government's recent $45 million road maintenance funding announcement, saying $100 million of its budget cuts had led to the widespread deterioration in local roads.
Opportunities lost
FOR year 10 student Wymarah Morgan, Morwell's indigenous Woolum Bellum College taught her about family, indigenous culture, and gave her the belief there were genuine opportunities for her in the community.
Support group for Traralgon carers
THE Traralgon Carers Support Group aims to prevent carers from "getting burnt out" by hosting a regular social morning tea.
Girls’ Night In for mum
WHEN mother of five Lina Ellul was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 48, her daughters rallied behind her in support.
Assistance still available
THE Federal Government has confirmed a $200 million assistance package for regions hard hit by the carbon tax will remain open to the Latrobe Valley.
Yallourn mine water discharge continues
FLOODWATERS from the Yallourn open-cut mine will continue to pump into the Latrobe River for another 120 days.
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UMPIRES are sought for Cricket Latrobe Valley season 2026/27.
Latrobe Valley Umpires Association, in conjunction with Cricket Latrobe Valley, welcomes men and women who are...
