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.
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.
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.
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.
Workers’ spirits lifted
"DISAPPOINTED" was the first word expressed by Latrobe Valley painter Ken McAlpine when he realised he was being laid off following the collapse of Kirway Constructions.
Bitter sweet roll out
News the Latrobe Valley will see high speed broadband in the next three years has come as a bitter pill for Moe businesses and residents, who have missed out on the first rollout phase.
Dance fever hits Moe
GLITZ, glamour and performances were part of the fun for Moe's Molly McKenzie when the annual Moe TRUenergy Yallourn Dance Eisteddfod kicked off for 2012 at Moe Town Hall.