July 2026

Latrobe City Libraries - Join in July

To showcase the wide variety of programs and services we offer, we are running a LibraryExpo as well as hosting AFL Hall of Famer and Traralgon footy legend, Kelvin Templeton for an author talk read more ...

Latrobe Regional Gallery - July 2026

This winter season, Latrobe Regional Gallery (LRG) presents a suite of bold, playful and thought-provoking exhibitions designed to captivate visitors of all ages. read more ...

Country Fire Authority - Churchill Brigade - July 2026 - Smoke Alarms

Are you sick of hearing the sound of a nagging smoke alarm? Change your old smoke alarms to a new unit with a long-life battery that has a 10 year lifespan. New smoke alarms that have a 10 year lifespan ensure families can feel the highest level of security. read more ...

Friends of Morwell National Park - July 2026 - Fungi and Lichen

The day’s activity was a fungi and lichen walk around Fosters Gully. Some enjoyed the opportunity to walk and warm up on the cold morning while others carefully searched beside the track to discover the little gems to be found. read more ...

Looking Back - July 2026 - Morwell's Heydays

Many readers will recall those magic days when hot rods and modified sedans would be transported to the Morwell Speedway, Aerodrome Road Morwell (or was it West Traralgon?). Nonetheless, at 60 cents for admission, cheaper for children, who could resist? read more ...

June 2026

Hazelwood House to be revived as an Aged Care Facility

There is exciting news for the Churchill community, with Hazelwood House set to be revived once again as an aged care facility read more ...

Strzelecki Bushwalking Club - June 2026 - Dandenongs

This month the Strzelecki Bushwalking Club completed a challenging walk in the Mount Dandenong area beginning at the Doongalla Picnic Ground. read more ...

St Vincent de Paul Society - St Vinnies Soup Van June 2026

The St Vinnies Traralgon Soup Van, is a volunteer group, part of the St Vincent de Paul Society, which provides a soup van street service. They offer hot soup, sandwiches, fresh fruit and yogurt read more ...

Churchill’s Public Toilet finally taking shape.

Churchill citizens are taking a good deal of interest in the works happening near the pathway to West Place Shopping Centre read more ...

Conference of the Birds 2026

The third annual Conference of the Birds returned to Boolarra for another spectacular community arts event on Saturday May 23. Over 300 artists, dancers, musicians, puppeteers, volunteers, Boolarra Primary and Mirboo North Secondary school students and audience, participated in a creative gathering read more ...

Looking Back - June 2026 - Local historical Gems

Here is the link to Morwell’s early history. For seven years, 1928 to 1935, Leslie William Alfred Benn was Rector of St Mary’s Anglican Church in Morwell read more ...

Tribute to Geraldine and Allan

In 2008, Allan and Geraldine moved into Churchill. A chance hello and how are you settling in, revealed that they had both worked in printing - with little persuasion, they joined our Churchill & District News team. read more ...

May 2026

Shop Local Days - May 2026

This year’s Shop Local Markets are off to a good start with fine warm and mostly sunny conditions which was noted with pleasure after 2025. read more ...

ANZAC Day - 2026 - Churchill

No-one could have asked for better weather for ANZAC Day Churchill 2026. Peter Townsend was the MC for the day as Don George who had filled the role for many years, was unwell. read more ...

ANZAC Day - 2026 - Yinnar

It was a big few days getting ANZAC day in Yinnar sorted again this year! Our flag bearers from Yinnar Primary School, Harry, Jimmy and Henry, started training on the Wednesday before read more ...

ANZAC Day - 2026 - Boolarra

The Boolarra ANZAC Day Dawn Service was attended by over 50 members of the local community, who gathered in the early morning to pay their respects. read more ...

Latrobe Regional Gallery - May 2026

The downstairs Galleries present the theme Shifting Grounds which is a celebration of nature and how we as humans shape our environments. read more ...

FedUni Student Insider - May 2026

I have been studying at Federation University for the past two years and have picked up a myriad of information during my time on campus. From where the best vending machines are on campus, to which doors will work with your student card afterhours read more ...

Yinnar South Church - ‘On Being Mortal’ and ‘Aidios’

Twin events, ‘On Being Mortal’, a group reflection led by death doula Rev Sue Newcombe, and ‘Aidios’, an art installation by local artist Liz Tyler, provided a safe place for people to talk about death and dying at the Yinnar South Historic Church on the weekend of April 11 to April 12 read more ...

Looking Back - May 2026 - Bertrue Family

Only two books have been written about Morwell’s town history. These do not mention Peter Bertrue nor his wife, Isabella Bertrue. read more ...