Latrobe City Council

Homelessness, housing or potholes: What's the biggest Victorian election issue?

Traralgon residents have their say on regional problems before the November poll.

Latrobe City demands compensation as three coal mines seek water equal to five Sydney Harbours

“We’re the only region in Australia that has three coal mines within 30km of each other.”

Environment

How the Traralgon Hotel became a cornerstone landmark for 170 years

For decades it operated as a pub, post office, general store, courthouse, church and community centre all at once.

Latrobe City Council

Traralgon drivers navigate pothole-riddled roads as councils wait for state funding

“I've been playing dodgem. That's why I haven't had my car damaged.”

Roads

Gippsland wind farm agreements promise jobs and revenue for Indigenous community and region

“Gunai/Kurnai people are going to benefit from this, but the conversations we're having are going to benefit the broader community as well.”

South Gippsland Shire

Potholes, parking or crime: What is the biggest issue in Traralgon?

The Monitor asked residents what their biggest gripe was.

Latrobe City Council

Would you chip in $9,000 to seal your street?

In Wellington Shire, co-payments have been used since 2020.

Roads

Union challenges Opal's plan to remove fire, first aid and training positions at Maryvale mill

The company says the job losses are due to the end of white paper production and a lack of woodpulp supply.

Latrobe City Council

Latrobe City can't decide whether to make 14 Moe residents pay $127,500 to seal two roads

The council will debate and vote on the issue again at the next meeting.

Roads

Council sells parkland for childcare centre to help ease Churchill waiting lists

The decision aims to save families a 40-minute round-trip to the nearest early learning facility.

Latrobe City Council

With disaster repair costs set to double by 2060, Australian councils are calling for fossil fuel companies to chip in

Local governments met in Canberra and were united in asking for the establishment a national Climate Compensation Fund.

Bass Coast Shire

Latrobe City Council to take over upkeep of two rural reserves as volunteer rates fall

“Both committees have been responsible for the management and maintenance of their grounds since before I was born.”

Latrobe City Council

No purple bin: Latrobe knocks back $3.7 million glass-recycling roll out

"It would be a bit mad to go ahead with it," said one councillor.

Latrobe City Council

Will Gippsland’s new data centre be powered by clean energy?

Renewable energy contracts might not be enough for the industry to mitigate its impacts, critics say.

Latrobe City Council

Two Renewable Energy Zones have been finalised for Gippsland. Where are they and what does it mean for locals?

“Being in a REZ does not mean every property will host infrastructure, and it does not bypass existing planning or environmental approvals.”

South Gippsland Shire

"We are not the Gold Coast": Latrobe split on Traralgon Victory Park water playground

Those who supported cutting the size of the park pointed to cost and limited months of use.

Latrobe City Council

A $600 million plan to burn trash for electricity is coming to Latrobe Valley. What is waste-to-energy and are there risks?

Torching rubbish to generate power might seem like an easy fix for Australia’s landfill, but it comes with its own problems.

Latrobe City Council

The tech-savvy Gippsland apprentices chasing clean, green careers

“Wind turbines, batteries, solar. I just want to get a vibe of everything.”

Latrobe City Council

"Burden on families daily": The plan to fix Churchill’s childcare shortage

The state government is looking to purchase part of Watson Park to help alleviate the town's lacking early learning centre services.

Latrobe City Council

Latrobe Valley energy worker sees job potential everywhere as the region shifts to wind and solar

“I've been accused of being a rusted on coal-person, but I understand the renewable space and why we need to get there.”

Latrobe City Council

This Gippsland riverside town - population 389 - needs someone to run the historical pub

The building includes two dining rooms, a spacious beer garden and seven bedrooms.

Latrobe City Council

What’s Latrobe City doing with its $5 million Commonwealth Games package?

“While it doesn’t replace it, it does help ease the pain.”

Latrobe City Council

Poltergeists or mythical creatures: The mystery of Gippsland's Haunted Hills

There have been spooky tales surrounding the slopes of Hernes Oak since the days of early settlers.

Latrobe City Council

Old Gippstown gets $50,000 cash injection to save heritage buildings

The money will go to preserving the historical village, which attracts 7,000 visitors annually, hosts community events and runs educational programs for local schools.

Latrobe City Council

Born again: Traralgon Methodist Church saved from the tip by historical society

Nearly $90,000 earmarked by council for demolition will be diverted to help fund the restoration.

Latrobe City Council

Latrobe City Council

Homelessness, housing or potholes: What's the biggest Victorian election issue?

Latrobe City demands compensation as three coal mines seek water equal to five Sydney Harbours

How the Traralgon Hotel became a cornerstone landmark for 170 years

Traralgon drivers navigate pothole-riddled roads as councils wait for state funding

Gippsland wind farm agreements promise jobs and revenue for Indigenous community and region

Potholes, parking or crime: What is the biggest issue in Traralgon?

Would you chip in $9,000 to seal your street?

Union challenges Opal's plan to remove fire, first aid and training positions at Maryvale mill

Latrobe City can't decide whether to make 14 Moe residents pay $127,500 to seal two roads

Council sells parkland for childcare centre to help ease Churchill waiting lists

With disaster repair costs set to double by 2060, Australian councils are calling for fossil fuel companies to chip in

Latrobe City Council to take over upkeep of two rural reserves as volunteer rates fall

No purple bin: Latrobe knocks back $3.7 million glass-recycling roll out

Will Gippsland’s new data centre be powered by clean energy?

Two Renewable Energy Zones have been finalised for Gippsland. Where are they and what does it mean for locals?

"We are not the Gold Coast": Latrobe split on Traralgon Victory Park water playground

A $600 million plan to burn trash for electricity is coming to Latrobe Valley. What is waste-to-energy and are there risks?

The tech-savvy Gippsland apprentices chasing clean, green careers

"Burden on families daily": The plan to fix Churchill’s childcare shortage

Latrobe Valley energy worker sees job potential everywhere as the region shifts to wind and solar

This Gippsland riverside town - population 389 - needs someone to run the historical pub

What’s Latrobe City doing with its $5 million Commonwealth Games package?

Poltergeists or mythical creatures: The mystery of Gippsland's Haunted Hills

Old Gippstown gets $50,000 cash injection to save heritage buildings

Born again: Traralgon Methodist Church saved from the tip by historical society

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