Sky’s the limit
IT may be doom and gloom for the construction and mining sectors here in the Latrobe Valley, but two local entrepreneurs may be at the forefront of game-changing marketing strategies, targeting new media.
Carbon capture gets positive report
A report released last week has found the capture of carbon, a key factor in ambitious plans to clean up the use of brown coal, operates effectively in Australian conditions.
Gippsland firm wins key contract
A TRARALGON company has trumped businesses from across the state to successfully win a multi-million dollar Gippsland project.
Child protection reforms
WORKFORCE reforms announced for Victoria's child protection system are expected to go towards addressing Gippsland's disturbing child abuse statistics and relieving stress on workers.
Renewed focus
LATROBE Valley fire brigades have renewed its focus on its volunteers as it progresses with adopting themes from an independent inquiry which pushes for a "step-change".
Calls to parishioners
Gippsland's Catholic Bishop is spearheading a lobbying campaign to influence federal legislation on same sex marriage.
Commitment confirmed
LATROBE City has affirmed its commitment to reconciliation with the traditional owners of the land, with the official unveiling of its revised Statement of Commitment in Morwell on Friday.
Community driven
AFTER months of campaigning for change, community groups have welcomed the region's electorate restructure with cautious optimism.
What’s the consequence?
FEARS any future power station closures in the Latrobe Valley could result in derelict, unused industrial sites and an erosion of Latrobe City Council's income base, have been raised by council.
Council bids for more security
TRARALGON could benefit from the installation of more closed circuit television cameras if an application before the State Government is successful.
Win for the region: City
Latrobe City Council has heralded the decision to allow HRL's proposed dual-gas fired power station to establish at full capacity as a win for the region.
Mining licence approved
A mining exploration licence application covering the Toongabbie area was approved by the Department of Primary Industries last week, freeing up the company to begin exploration for brown coal and other minerals in the area.
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Information wanted on Morwell incident
By KATRINA BRANDON
MAJOR Collision Investigation Unit detectives are appealing for information after a man was found deceased on the side of the road in...
