A Victorian man has been released on bail to await trial on a manslaughter charge after the death of his former partner last year. The man originally faced a single charge of murder, but on Wednesday in the Latrobe Valley Magistrate’s Court that charge was dropped. The man has pleaded not guilty to the charge…
Police are reminding residents of Latrobe Valley to keep their houses and cars locked, after a string of break ins last night. Around 9 properties were broken into last night around the Warragul and Drouin area, including a couples home in Drouin who were home in bed when an offender broke into their home before…
Bike riders and road users are invited to help in the largest road safety program for cyclists and road users. Road users and cyclists are encouraged to log road safety issues, ideas for tracks/lanes, and other suggestions into the mapping program, which will then be used for feedback for future planning, with some examples below.…
Detectives are investigating an alleged carjacking in Morwell last night. Police say the incident took place on Bridle Road in Morwell at around 7.45pm, where a group of young people allegedly forced a man out of his vehicle with the use of a weapon. About an hour later, the same car was involved in a…
A Morwell woman has admitted she was completely oblivious to the fact she has been walking around $200,000 richer for a week after scoring the 1st Prize in a recent Lucky Lotteries Mega Jackpot draw. The Victorian woman won the guaranteed 1st Prize of $200,00 in Lucky Lotteries Mega Jackpot draw 1398, drawn Tuesday 23…
A 52-year-old man was arrested after he allegedly robbed a fast-food outlet in Morwell last night. Police have been told a man armed with a knife entered the store on Princes Drive and threatened staff before making demands for cash about 9pm. A staff member handed over cash. The offender attempted to leave the store…
Emergency services are currently attending a road accident along Haunted Hills Road in Newborough. Emergency services were called to the scene around 2.30pm. New jobs in Latrobe Valley: 3 emergency vehicles are currently responding. People are advised to avoid the area for now. FREE hospitality course in Traralgon for concession card holders:
There has been reports of a serious assault in Traralgon early this morning. Emergency services attended the assault this morning, believed to be around Post Office Lane, Traralgon. New jobs in Latrobe Valley: The victim has reportedly been airlifted to a Melbourne hospital with serious injuries. More detail to come when available. FREE hospitality course…
Police have confirmed a brown and white jack russell sighted in the Dargo area on Sunday afternoon belongs to missing man Jeremy Boyden. New jobs in Latrobe Valley: Boyden was last seen on Dargo High Plains Road, near Dargo on Friday July 19 at around 5pm. Investigators believe Boyden had the dog with him when…
A petition has been created in hope of stopping the construction of a large battery recycling plant in Hazelwood North, just out of Morwell. The Chinese based Chunxing Corporation wants to process 50,000 tonnes of vehicle batteries into 28,000 tonnes of refined lead from the property in Fourth Road, Hazelwood North. Chunxing Australia’s CEO Lakshman…
A further $1,219,570 has been awarded to the Latrobe Valley for Community projects across the area. Community groups, council and government representatives met today at the Northern Reserve in Morwell to celebrate the announcement from the Latrobe Valley Authority’s Community and Facility Fund. Grant amounts listed below: Morwell Junior Football Club – $210,000 grant for installation…
A teacher from Traralgon, who teaches at a school in the Latrobe Valley, has been accused of using Snapchat to stalk a student for 4 years. Court documents reveal that the Traralgon man has been charged with three offences relating to the student aged under 16. The teacher faces two charges of grooming for sexual…
