Westside Petroleum is now open for business on the Princes Highway east side of Morwell. Initial customers have reported: Savings up to 10 cents per litre, a fully equipped cafe with menu items to order, as well as good old fashion customer service. Have you checked it out? Let us know what you think! Fresh…

Following the news of Target closing its doors in Mid Valley, a major chain could be set for its replacement. In a deal that’s been in long time discussion, Myer could enter the vacant Target store and could open as soon as early 2019. The new store could feature up to 80 new brands including…

Morwell Power Station & Briquette Factories have been determined cultural heritage of significance to the State of Victoria and should be included in the Victorian Heritage Register. While heritage advocates will be over the moon, we can expect a major fallout from this as Latrobe Valley anti-asbestos groups are outraged. Not only are these sites…

The Future Morwell Urban Revitalisation Plan was an initiative set to fully reshape Morwell, and funding was received after the Hazelwood mine fire. “This State Government funded project is being led by Latrobe City Council, RMIT University and a steering group of community members. The project will deliver a series of five priority projects to…

Police are asking for any witnesses to come forward after a deliberately lit fire has destroyed a Morwell home. The blaze tore through the home on Livingstone Street in Morwell around 2am. Police say a suspicious silver hatchback vehicle was seen in the area. If you or anyone you know has any information please contact…

Between the 1st and 4th of February, a 256-tonne generator will be transported from Traralgon to Webb Dock in Port Melbourne. This is a very time conscious and complex operation due to the size and overall weight involved in moving the generator. The transport vehicle will be 108m in length, 6.5m wide, 5m tall and…

Four patients in a critical condition at Latrobe Regional Hospital have been taken by ambulance to hospitals in Melbourne and other parts of Gippsland following a major power outage this morning. Sections of LRH at Traralgon have been forced to shut down after an electrical fault on the hospital’s main electrical switchboard caused extensive power disruptions about 9am Friday. One patient, in a critical condition, was flown by…

Emergency services are currently attending a major collision where a van is on fire and has spread into the trees between Morwell and Moe. Expect long delays.. full details to come

The Grinch is known for stealing Christmas, however this time, this vehicle is going around Latrobe Valley stealing Christmas lights and displays. A number of reports have surfaced from Morwell, Moe and Traralgon with this vehicle seen on multiple CCTV cameras. If you recognise this vehicle or have seen any suspicious activity please call crime…