More room for good work
THE new Salvation Army premises in Morwell is the new Latrobe Valley 'hub' and will provide more space for the Salvos to carry out their good work, say staff.
Curbing illegal dumping
LATROBE Valley charity organisations have welcomed a State Government initiative aimed at curbing illegal dumping at collection bins.
Latrobe Valley towns overlooked
CONNECTING some of the Latrobe Valley's smaller communities to sources of natural gas has not been identified as a State Government priority as it rolls out a $100 million energy strategy.
Wards renamed
LATROBE CITY council electoral wards have been renamed from the previous historical-figure inspired names.
Men’s Shed struggle
IF Latrobe City Council supports a motion to alleviate Traralgon Men's Shed expenses, a precedence could be set across the region, according to the mayor.
Urgent response to skills crisis
A 'CRISIS meeting' has been called in response to setbacks to the Latrobe Valley's training and workforce base.
‘Bullish’ contract talks
SPECULATION the Federal Government might walk away from plans to close power stations, potentially including several in the Latrobe Valley, has gathered momentum.
Ambo ‘ramp’ hours up
THE hours ambulances spend 'ramped' at Latrobe Regional Hospital each month have risen dramatically in past years.
Council rates revenue issue
POTENTIAL lost rate revenue from closed power stations in the Latrobe Valley could see residents' rates bills rise sharply.
Volunteer shows staying power
"I'M a long stayer," Cooinda Hill volunteer Margaret Schneider told The Express recently, with a twinkle in her eyes.
Doors close for good
THE head of a 118 year-old timber supply chain has spoken out over Gippsland's "aggressive" construction market, after shutting down its Morwell branch recently.
Milk jobs dried up
THE region's leading dairy processor is moving to cut 74 Gippsland-based positions by the end of June as part of an organisation-wide restructure.
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By PHILIP HOPKINS
LOWER energy prices first and support for all technologies - including nuclear energy and advanced coal and gas power stations - should...
