50 years ago
The Express, June 23, 1976
LV supports protest
The Latrobe Valley may come to a standstill next week. The powerful Gippsland Trades and Labour Council this week reaffirmed its decision to hold a 24-hour strike to oppose the federal government’s attempts to cripple Medibank, with the support of the Labor Party branches. A Traralgon public meeting of 60 people on Monday heard the Shadow Minister for Health speak at length on Medibank. Two motions to support the strike were made by the Victoria Trades Hall Council, opposing the Fraser government’s efforts to “castrate” Medibank, asking the Latrobe Valley to act as a nucleus to ensure that a public protest rally is held.
30 years ago
The Express, June 24, 1996
Sunday trading
THE Shire of La Trobe has resolved to pursue 10 Sunday trading days for future financial years across the municipality. At a meeting last week, the commissioners resolved to apply to a Small Business Minister for an order permitting shops to open from 10am to 5pm on 10 Sundays.
10 years ago
The Express, June 23, 2016
Mobile coverage for Gormandale
THE Gormandale community now has mobile coverage with the launch of a mobile base station. The mobile base station is the third in Gippsland to be switched on under the Black Spot Program, and was jointly funded by Telstra and the federal and state governments – featuring the latest GX technology. Prior to the program, Gormandale had no mobile coverage, with many residents providing feedback that the ability to seamlessly use a mobile in and around town has made a great difference to locals and residents.
