Premmie awareness
Shock and fear overcame Bianca Patton when she first saw her 797-gram daughter in an incubator.
Stay safe on the roads
AS Latrobe Valley residents take to the roads for the Easter holiday, Victoria Police have again called for drivers to stay safe on the roads and take responsibility for their driving.
Families unhappy with service
A SURGE in fees and a lack of quality programs offered at Rosedale’s only child care facility have prompted families to look at neighbouring towns to find an alternative to suit their needs.
Pedestrian haven needed
THERE is still no sign of a pedestrian refuge, six months after Latrobe City Council promised crossing improvements to a busy section in Albert Street, Moe.
Hoons a nuisance on footy grounds
THE excitement of the upcoming start to the Australian Rules football season may be tempered with frustration for the footy players who use the Northern Reserve grounds in Morwell.
Sky’s the limit
IT may be doom and gloom for the construction and mining sectors here in the Latrobe Valley, but two local entrepreneurs may be at the forefront of game-changing marketing strategies, targeting new media.
Carbon capture gets positive report
A report released last week has found the capture of carbon, a key factor in ambitious plans to clean up the use of brown coal, operates effectively in Australian conditions.
Gippsland firm wins key contract
A TRARALGON company has trumped businesses from across the state to successfully win a multi-million dollar Gippsland project.
Child protection reforms
WORKFORCE reforms announced for Victoria's child protection system are expected to go towards addressing Gippsland's disturbing child abuse statistics and relieving stress on workers.
Community driven
AFTER months of campaigning for change, community groups have welcomed the region's electorate restructure with cautious optimism.
Renewed focus
LATROBE Valley fire brigades have renewed its focus on its volunteers as it progresses with adopting themes from an independent inquiry which pushes for a "step-change".
Calls to parishioners
Gippsland's Catholic Bishop is spearheading a lobbying campaign to influence federal legislation on same sex marriage.