Councillors’ pay rise frozen
LATROBE City councillors have effectively frozen their pay, voting to keep their allowances at the 2012 level for the next political term.
Photo goes viral
WHEN members of Warragul Country Fire Authority strike team sat down on the steps of Walhalla's band rotunda and were photographed enjoying dinner they had no knowledge the image would go viral across the internet.
Watch out for fires
GIPPSLANDERS have been urged to be vigilant of fires this week after a Total Fire Ban was declared in six districts today following predictions of severe fire danger.
Run-down but fixable
A HERITAGE building at the rear of a Traralgon pub has been saved from demolition.
Price rises ‘compliant’
GIPPSLAND Water has moved to end criticism it overcharged water customers, after an independent audit "confirmed" prices were compliant with an approval by the Essential Services Commission.
Donate during business hours
Latrobe Valley opportunity shops hit by illegal dumping have urged donators to give during business hours so their donations are not exposed to weather and theft.
Tight squeeze after carriages sidelined
People with mobility needs in Gippsland could be left in the lurch after a number of V/Line disabled access carriages were sidelined last week.
School’s in
NEWBOROUGH twins Oscar and Cooper Hanson were awake at 6am yesterday, excited to be finally joining their big brother Sam at school.
Making amends
AN elderly couple, who were left stranded by taxi service provider 13CABS last month, had their complaints heard by the company when a representative visited them last week, and claimed they had since noticed a positive change.
Never too old
MORWELL resident Ian Buckley has proved sometimes all you need to succeed is for somebody to give you a chance.
PM visits fire-affected communities
PRIME Minister Julia Gillard joined local politicians on Monday during a visit of the communities affected by the Aberfeldy-Donnelys bushfire.
Linking up learners
A FIRST-of-its-kind online portal providing users in Latrobe City and Baw Baw Shire with education and career information was launched in Traralgon on Tuesday.
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Three votes for new novel
FOOTBALL
By LIAM DURKIN
TRARALGON footballing great Kelvin Templeton has written a book.
And it’s not an autobiography.
The Brownlow/Coleman medallist will be back home next week for...
