Beware the dangers of the silent killers
By KATRINA BRANDON
WHAT was once a solution for many issues in the construction industry is now a significant health risk.
Last month, the Asbestos Council...
Petitioning for petition changes
By AIDAN KNIGHT
THE passing of proposed changes surrounding use of e-petitions by Latrobe City Council in their most recent (scheduled) sitting (Monday, May 26)...
Road to recovery four years on
LATROBE City Council has been shortlisted as a finalist and received a commendation from Local Government Professionals (LGPro) at their recent awards ceremony, in...
LRH sets the standard
By LIAM DURKIN
LATROBE Regional Health has reached a standard even higher than gold.
On the world stage no less.
The hospital’s stroke unit celebrated last week,...
Latrobe Health Assembly advocates hopeful
By AIDAN KNIGHT
IN response to the sudden funding cut to the Latrobe Health Assembly, a collective protest was staged outside the Assembly offices along...
Accused Patterson gives final piece of evidence
By STEFAN BRADLEY
A MUCH shorter, but still very significant week in the trial of accused triple murderer Erin Patterson concluded Week 7.
The accused finished...
Fishery authorities left reeling
By AIDAN KNIGHT
STATE budget cuts announced on May 20 contained many controversial revelations for regional Victoria, ranging from the Parks Victoria slashings to the...
GippsAero set to fly once more
By LIAM DURKIN
COME Josephine in my flying machine.
A momentous day in local aviation was recognised last week, with GippsAero officially announcing it was back...
Machete ban sweeps Victoria
STAFFWRITERS
THE state government has used extraordinary powers to totally ban the sale of machetes.
Machete sale bans came into effect Wednesday, May 28.
Premier Jacinta Allan...
Coach replacements the new norm
By STEFAN BRADLEY
THE state government has outlined to the Express what coach replacement services will be available for passengers during a winter construction blitz...
Women’s sport again sees setback
SPORT
BY BLAKE METCALF-HOLT
UPROAR has been voiced across Victoria, including in Gippsland, following the state government's decision to axe the Office for Women in Sport...
Principal powers to expand in Victoria
STAFFWRITERS
SCHOOL principals will soon have the power to suspend or expel students for their behaviour outside school.
The state government has announced that, effective day...