City of Latrobe: History
The LGA was formed in 1994 from the amalgamation of the City of Moe, City of Morwell, City of Traralgon, Shire of Traralgon, the Yallourn North district of the Shire of Narracan, and the Glengarry and Toongabbie districts of the Shire of Rosedale. The Yallourn Works Area was added in 1996.
When formed, the municipality was called the Shire of La Trobe, but on 6 April 2000, it adopted its current name.