Struggling to find work
The ongoing grind of short-term contract stints were taking their toll on 'Tony', but since they dried up last year, things have been getting desperate.
LRH nurses cease action
LATROBE Regional Hospital nurses have ceased industrial action and returned to work after a major breakthrough in negotiations between the Australian Nursing Federation Victoria branch and the State Government.
Tick for hospital
LATROBE Regional Hospital has rated favourably in a patient satisfaction survey of Victoria's hospitals conducted by the State Government.
Mental health support
DOORS are being opened to mental health sufferers in a bid to counter homelessness with a new pilot program, launched in Latrobe Valley today.
Valley speaks up on boundary review
LATROBE Valley residents have voiced their opinions in a public hearing held by the Victorian Electoral Commission in Morwell on Tuesday.
The force is strong with this trek
If you thought you saw an Imperial Stormtrooper marching through Morwell on Monday, you probably did.
Safety programs to continue
THE global financial crisis may have hit business sectors across the globe, but a children's foundation is keen to keep its program running within the Latrobe Valley.
Driven by passion
The Blue Stockings Association began as a simple plan in 2007 to raise a modest sum of $500 for the students who were doing it hard at Monash University Gippsland.
Empowerment through education
QUIETLY, often underestimating their own capabilities, Gippsland women work hard to juggle their roles as mothers, carers, workers and students at the expense of their own ambitions.
No short term job ops
A NUMBER of large international companies are in detailed discussions with all levels of government about future Latrobe Valley-based operations, but government leaders have warned none offer job prospects in the immediate future.
Builder sets down tools
KIRWAY Constructions director Ross Clavarino has confirmed the company has gone in to voluntary administration as of today.
Hernes Oak crash
A 45 year-old Sale man suffered minor injuries when he lost control of the red station wagon he was driving, crashing into the median strip of the Princes Freeway about 1.10pm on Saturday near Hernes Oak.