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3 weeks ago | 
latrobevalleyexpress.com.au | Katrina Brandon |Daniel Pedersen
By KATRINA BRANDONLITTLE discoveries, adventures and connections were made from March 17 to March 21 as National Playgroup Week commenced. Throughout the week, Latrobe’s little adventurers participated in many events, such as Messy Play Monday (March 17) at Morwell Town Common, Stem in the Park Tuesday at Newman Park, Traralgon, and Little Explorers Adventure Friday at Apex Park in Moe. Families took time to participate in local pop-ups brought to them by Playgroup Victoria.
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3 weeks ago | 
latrobevalleyexpress.com.au | Katrina Brandon |Daniel Pedersen
By KATRINA BRANDONLEADING in positive events, the Calvary Strzelecki House in Mirboo North sprung into action for the World’s Greatest Shave on March 14. With a splash of colour around the aged care facility, residents raised money for the Leukaemia Foundation, raising around $3800. Being the World’s Greatest Shave, two residents and three staff members raised their hands to brave the shave and embrace the cooler change.
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3 weeks ago | 
latrobevalleyexpress.com.au | Katrina Brandon |Daniel Pedersen
By KATRINA BRANDONCELEBRATING dedication to hard work and the completion of their degrees, Federation University Gippsland Campus sent off another lot of graduates on Tuesday, March 25. Going through the trenches together, more than 215 Gippsland students have been set on new paths, whether to further education, the workforce, or other opportunities. The happy occasion shed many tears, either from the speeches or just being overwhelmed by the ceremony.
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1 month ago | 
latrobevalleyexpress.com.au | Katrina Brandon |Daniel Pedersen
By KATRINA BRANDONMORWELL was full of celebration on Saturday, March 8, as the second year of Yourfest commenced at the Morwell Wooden Park. Despite extreme weather conditions, hundreds of people joined the festivities, enjoying arts and crafts, music, performances, and animals. Latrobe City Yallourn Ward Councillor, Steph Morgan was a special guest, and took the opportunity to acknowledge a number of efforts.
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1 month ago | 
latrobevalleyexpress.com.au | Katrina Brandon |Daniel Pedersen
By KATRINA BRANDONBOUND with colours, laughter and new adventures, Churchill’s Federation University Gippsland Campus hosted a Summer Splendour Festival earlier this month. Live music, food trucks, games, and information stalls highlighted the beginning of the semester, as more than 3000 new students transitioned to university life.
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1 month ago | 
latrobevalleyexpress.com.au | Katrina Brandon |Daniel Pedersen
By KATRINA BRANDONA GOLDEN destiny is set for Victoria’s World Heritage Bid nomination, with Walhalla Goldfields one of many locations included in the Tentative Listing. Last month, the Victorian Goldfields World Heritage Bid Team (VGWHBT) shared their passion for the Walhalla area in an information session for residents to understand what it means for Walhalla to enter the World Heritage Bid.
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1 month ago | 
latrobevalleyexpress.com.au | Katrina Brandon |Daniel Pedersen
By KATRINA BRANDONMAKING sure that apprentices are ready for the workforce, Tequa has created a ‘Bridge the Gap’ program to help ease the transition. Last month, Tequa held an engagement day at their Morwell office as a key step in transitioning people from apprentices to confident, qualified tradespeople.
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1 month ago | 
latrobevalleyexpress.com.au | Katrina Brandon |Daniel Pedersen
By KATRINA BRANDONUPLIFT Collective founder Den Lim has been named a finalist in two state awards. Taking the title of finalist in the 2025 AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award and Victorian Volunteer Leadership Award, Ms Lim said she was honoured to be nominated. The AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award celebrates women driving positive change in rural and regional Australia by empowering them with the skills, support, and leadership opportunities to shape their industries and communities.
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1 month ago | 
latrobevalleyexpress.com.au | Katrina Brandon |Daniel Pedersen
By KATRINA BRANDONTHE Thorpdale Potato Festival again brought tens of thousands of people to the region to celebrate the humble spud. Last Sunday’s biannual event welcomed people from far and wide, hitting the grounds of the Thorpdale Recreation Reserve. More than 100 events and stalls were available throughout the day, with multiple staging areas keeping people entertained, with the most popular event being the juniors and amateur spud-picking competitions.
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1 month ago | 
latrobevalleyexpress.com.au | Katrina Brandon |Daniel Pedersen
By KATRINA BRANDONTRARALGON, Moe and Morwell are on the way to receiving more car parking spaces as regional demand grows. Latrobe City Mayor Dale Harriman, Deputy Mayor Sharon Gibson, and Councillor Joanne Campbell were accompanied by Morwell MP and Minister for Development Victoria, Harriet Shing at the opening of construction for a new carpark on Traralgon’s Kay Street. “We know that parking is a notoriously difficult thing to come across,” Ms Shing said.
