Latrobe Valley Express

19/09/2025

Energy Minister, Lily D’Ambrosio made the most of ceremony in her visit to the Latrobe Valley on September 4, finishing her trip with the official opening of the new battery energy storage system in Morwell.

In partnership with Tilt Renewables, the Minister for the SEC cut the ribbon on a 100 megawatt, 200 megawatt-hour battery which had been under construction for 18 months on the site behind the Hazelwood open cut.

By AIDAN KNIGHT ENERGY Minister, Lily D’Ambrosio made the most of ceremony in her visit to the Latrobe Valley on [...]

19/09/2025

Rinse and repeat.

Traralgon set up a Grand Final rematch with Leongatha after defeating Moe in the Gippsland League preliminary final.

The Maroons progressed courtesy of a 13.16 (94) to 8.13 (61) victory, sending them to a second-straight decider, while condemning the Lions to another shortfall.

FOOTBALL GIPPSLAND LEAGUE By LIAM DURKIN   RINSE and repeat. Traralgon set up a Grand Final rematch with Leongatha after [...]

19/09/2025

Capturing the stories of many individuals with diverse backgrounds in the community, Gippsland Multicultural Services Inc (GMS) and Gippsland Multicultural Regional Emergency Management Network has released a book on the journey’s locals have taken to get to where they are today.

The book, GMS Horizons: Stories of Diversity, Connection, and Change, was compiled by 16 local contributors from diverse backgrounds.

By KATRINA BRANDON CAPTURING the stories of many individuals with diverse backgrounds in the community, Gippsland Multicultural Services Inc (GMS) [...]

19/09/2025

It doesn’t get much better than winning a flag on your home court.

Churchill is the 2025 North Gippsland Football-Netball League A Grade premier.

The Cougars edged out reigning champion Sale City 35 to 33 in a thrilling Grand Final at Gaskin Park on Saturday.

NETBALL NORTH GIPPSLAND By ERIKA ALLEN   IT doesn’t get much better than winning a flag on your home court. [...]

19/09/2025

Forced to pick up the pieces after a cruel break-in recently, Moe-based charity Life Skills Victoria is attempting to soldier on any way they can in an effort to continue to serve people.

Staff at the NDIS-funded organisation had their world turned upside down when arriving to work last month, only to discover that burglars had gained access to the High Street building, ransacking the place and stealing many essential items.

By BLAKE METCALF-HOLT FORCED to pick up the pieces after a cruel break-in recently, Moe-based charity Life Skills Victoria is [...]

18/09/2025

Train Services Disrupted!

Coaches replaced trains between Southern Cross and East Pakenham today due to an emergency services incident near Dandenong at 7am.

Passengers were advised to allow extra travel time, and normal services resumed at 9:22am this morning.

Commuters are advised to antipciate delays of up to 30 minutes today as a result. For updates, visit vline.com.au

18/09/2025

The Mining Energy Union has cut through claims about Gippsland’s energy transition with a strong statement: renewables will never replace the jobs lost in the Latrobe Valley’s coal-fired power stations and the Gippsland offshore wind industry will not be ready to operate when Yallourn closes in 2028.

By PHILIP HOPKINS THE Mining Energy Union has cut through claims about Gippsland's energy transition with a strong statement: renewables [...]

18/09/2025

⚠️ STRONG AND GUSTY WINDS DEVELOPING ON FRIDAY AHEAD OF A COLD FRONT

Strong and gusty N to NW'ly winds are forecast on Friday across the southern half of the state, with gusts reaching 60-80km/h in central parts and Gippsland, with gusts reaching 90km/h in the Alpine region. The northern half of the state may experience wind gusts of 40-60km/h throughout the day. A severe weather warning for damaging winds may be issued for the central/eastern ranges and the Alpine region.

No significant rainfall totals are expected with the front, but people in the northeast ranges may receive accumulative rainfall totals of 10-20mm.

Thunderstorms will be a risk in western parts of Gippsland and possibly eastern parts of central Victoria, with the highest risk for storms tomorrow (Friday) through the northeast forecast district in the afternoon and evening - Keep an eye out for tomorrow's thunderstorm forecast in the morning.

There is also the possibility of small hail over southwest Victoria late in the afternoon as a pool of cold air moves up from the south.

Image - Wind gust forecast for 4pm Friday via Windy.com

18/09/2025

Woodside has done it again.

For the second year in succession, the Wildcats defeated minor premier Traralgon-Tyers United to claim the North Gippsland senior football premiership.

The Wildcats more than matched the Bombers, who had only lost one match this season, with Saturday’s game at Gaskin Park, Churchill, in the balance until the final minutes.

FOOTBALL NORTH GIPPSLAND By DAVID BRAITHWAITE WOODSIDE has done it again. For the second year in succession, the Wildcats defeated [...]

18/09/2025

Counterfeit $50 notes have reportedly been circulating in the Moe area.

Residents are warned to check their notes for the word ‘PROPS’ underneath the clear window, which has been hard to pick for some in a hurry.

18/09/2025

Nestled between Tyers and Glengarry, the Narkoojee Winery is celebrating 45 years.

Feeling proud, Narkoojee’s owners, Harry and Val Friend, told the Express that while they initially didn’t see themselves at this point, they are happy to see the business flourish.

By KATRINA BRANDON NESTLED between Tyers and Glengarry, the Narkoojee Winery is celebrating 45 years. Feeling proud, Narkoojee's owners, Harry [...]

18/09/2025

In a dramatic conclusion to the senior Latrobe Valley Baseball Association season, the Traralgon Redsox emerged victorious to take the premierships in all three senior grades.

The Redsox A Grade won a nail-biting showdown against Sale Rangers 8 to 7.

All games were played under perfect skies at Sale’s Stephenson Park on Sunday.

BASEBALL LVBA By RENAE GILLET   IN a dramatic conclusion to the senior Latrobe Valley Baseball Association season, the Traralgon [...]