Traralgon is the largest city in the Latrobe Valley, in Gippsland, Victoria, about 163 kilometres south-east of Melbourne. It stands on Gunaikurnai Country. European settlement in the district dates from the 1840s; there is a longer history of the town on its own page.
The surrounding country is a mix of dairy, wool, vegetables and forestry, with the large open-cut coal mines and power stations that have shaped the valley sitting north-west and south-east of the city.
Wide tree-lined streets, parkland and the busiest dining strip in the valley make it the practical base for anyone travelling through eastern Victoria. The Gippsland Performing Arts Centre is the main theatre; pubs and clubs put on live music through the year. See food and wine and things to do.
The town centre is Franklin Street and Seymour Street, with Stockland Traralgon and a run of local shops, cafes and restaurants. A few older buildings remain from the gold-rush era, including the Post Office, Ryan's Hotel and Ostler House.
Newman Park on Peterkin Street is the picnic ground with play equipment and miniature train rides on the fourth Sunday of the month. The what's on page lists the other regular events: tennis in January, the marathon in June, and race meetings at Glenview Park.
Sport is a large part of town life: Australian rules football, soccer, basketball, cricket, and horse and greyhound racing. Fast bowler Peter Siddle is from Traralgon. Local news is covered by the Latrobe Valley Express.