From Mt Rivers Tourism: “Due to the unknown times and current Covid lockdowns and closures, we have been left with no option but to POSTPONE (not cancel) the Expo to January 15th 2022. A delay, yes, but not cancelled. And gives us all something to look forward to. Thank you for everyone’s understanding.
As at noon on Tuesday 7 Sept the Tyers to Traralgon road across the Latrobe River is still closed due to water depth on the causeway.
The Latrobe Valley Express will suspend publication of their Thursday print edition after the Sept 9 issue. The Monday issue will continue with additional features included. Breaking and updated daily news will be published on the www.latrobevalleyexpress.com.au web site and there will be free access to digital editions including a tributes section for death and…
REC RESERVE BREAK-IN Last night the Willow Grove Rec Reserve was broken into. Extensive damage was done to the canteen window roller shutter and internal doors. Food was stolen from the storeroom, mains power shut off, and it appears the defibrillator machine has been taken too. This is extremely disappointing in an already tough year…
The Moe Senior Citizen’s Centre at 45 Langford Street will operate as a walk-in COVID-19 testing site from 7 September. Latrobe Community Health Service (LCHS) will offer testing Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9am to 11am. Council worked closely with LCHS and the Department of Fairness, Family and Housing to secure the testing location to replace…
From Monday, year 12 students (and their teachers and examiners) can start booking priority vaccine appointments at one of our many state-run vaccination centres across Victoria. The priority access will be available from Tuesday 7 September to Sunday 17 September, and there will be 50,000 appointments on offer. There are a million reasons to get…
(From Michael Leaney, Walhalla) Thank you to everyone who has made contact expressing concerns over the heavy rain that was due to fall overnight. Walhalla received 42.5mm of rain, and, as you can see, it’s had little impact on Stringers Creek. Everyone needs to recognise the Stringers Creek, isn’t really a creek, it’s really an…
From 11:59pm, Thursday 2 September, changes were made to restrictions in Victoria. Here is what you need to know: Playgrounds are open for children under 12 years old with only one parent or carer. Adults should check-in with a QR code and not remove their masks to eat or drink. In-home care, such as babysitters,…
During the flood and after temporary repairs to Stringers Creek opposite Walhalla’s Star Hotel. (Photos: Michael Leaney)
(Courtesy Walhalla’s Star Hotel) Work has started on repairs of the creek opposite the hotel. This is only temporary “shoring up” work to prevent further damage until the permanent fix is made. All the concrete debris and logs in the creek are also being removed to ensure these do not present a hazard in the…
