September 2026

Latrobe Valley Field Naturalists’ Club - September 2026

On Friday September 18, the Latrobe Valley Field Naturalists’ Club hosted a talk by club member and ecologist Emily Crick, who talked about her research which is focused on understanding how non-native plant expansions reshape local food webs. read more ...

Cooking With Noelene - September 2026

Pappardelle With Chicken Livers, Lentil Fritters, Coconut Blueberry And Chia Seed Pudding, Grandma's Easy Apple Cake, Rhubarb And Apple Streusel Slice read more ...

Plants in my Garden - September 2026 - Hakea clavata

Coastal or Cactus Hakea (Hakea clavata) is a small or dwarf, scrambling shrub, usually no more than 1m tall, probably influenced by its preferred habitat, growing in cracks and pockets on exposed granite outcrops. The leaves are flattened, narrowly club-shaped, fleshy and thick, with a sharp-pointed tip. read more ...

Lifeline - September 2026 - Footy Finals Bargains

The team at Lifeline Gippsland's Churchill Op Shop is all set and ready for the footy finals season, with gorgeous football-themed displays throughout the store and plenty of fantastic footy bargains to help supporters gear up for the footy finals. read more ...

Looking Back - September 2026 - Les Hare stories

Les Hare stories from Morwell’s heydeys. In its edition on Wednesday July 12, 1950, there was extensive editorial in the Weekly Times about “big changes at Morwell.... read more ...

August 2026

Churchill Neighbourhood Centre - August 2026 - Community Garden

The Churchill Community Garden, located at the Churchill Hub, is one of the area’s hidden gems, and we are inviting more members of our community to discover and enjoy this thriving space. read more ...

Mathison Park - August 2026 - Australian Masters Disc Golf

Masters-aged disc golfers from across Victoria will soon be heading to Churchill, with the Australian Masters Disc Golf (AMDG) bringing the Victorian Masters Series to Mathison Park Disc Golf Course on Saturday, September 5. read more ...

The Vinnies Soup Van - August 2026

The Vinnies soup van recently had a big problem solved, operating out of the Vinnies welfare building in Traralgon, the soup van had difficulty storing frozen and fresh produce due to limited fridge and freezer capacity. read more ...

Yinnar bakery and coffee shop is back!

After a six month closure the bakery and coffee shop in Yinnar has reopened. Theresia is delighted that customers are returning and said ‘Thank you everyone for your kind support. We will continue to offer you a service to the best of our ability.’ read more ...

Yinnar - Yinnar South Landcare - August 2026 - Old trees and paddock trees

One of our group’s main priorities is to encourage and assist where we can in preserving remnant vegetation. Some of the most concern in relation to remnant vegetation is the loss of isolated old trees in paddocks. read more ...

Looking Back - August 2026 - Morwell Sewerage

Perhaps not an appropriate topic with which to start, nonetheless, disposing of night soil was a constant bother annoying Morwell’s residents back in the day. read more ...

July 2026

Churchill Golf Club - July 2026 - Match Play

Over May and June, Churchill and Monash Golf Club hosted its annual Men’s and Women’s Match Play Knockout tournaments. Unlike traditional stroke play, this thrilling tennis-style knockout format sees players duel head-to-head on a mutually agreed day. read more ...

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 ...