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Medicare move going ahead

DESPITE community concerns, Morwell's Medicare office will begin offering its services from a shared site with Centrelink from 28 May.

Revellers’ ticket to ride

THE Night Rider bus trial has been re-introduced in a bid to crack down on crime and anti-social behaviour in Traralgon.

Opportunities for regional employers

BUSINESSES in regional Victoria looking to fill gaps in employment should consider sponsoring a skilled migrant worker, according to a locally-based migration agent.

Hopes hinge on govt

GIPPSLAND Aeronautics remains hopeful it can secure much needed funding from the state and federal governments.

Gippsland rail line misses out

GIPPSLAND is set to become one of the last remaining rail lines to share V/line services with metro trains, despite hosting the longest stretch of metro track in the Victorian network.

‘Mythical’ claims

THE state opposition has disputed claims the government's Department of Primary Industries shake-up will leave Gippsland largely unaffected.

Journey of a lifetime

TRARALGON golfing buddies Lindsay Chard and Jeff Blackman have proved age is no barrier to adventure by kayaking the full length of the Murray River.

Search continues for man involved in shooting

VICTORIA Police are still searching for a man involved in a shooting in McDonald Court, Newborough at 2.48am on Monday morning.

Fired up to volunteer

BY day Alistair Smith-Stevens is a construction worker, by night he is a volunteer protecting the region.

‘Complex’ planning system eased

RED tape stifling construction development across Latrobe City should be eased by reforms just announced by the State Government.

Lifestyle precinct awaiting approval

A PROPOSED multi-million dollar lakeside housing project at Lake Narracan has the potential to accommodate 1000 homes, according to a Narracan Lakes Lifestyle Precinct director.

Hospital misses out

LATROBE Regional Hospital's $65 million funding bid remains shelved despite many Victorian regional hospitals securing multi-million dollar upgrade funds in the state budget.

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Hamilton back with Vic Country

BASKETBALL BY BLAKE METCALF-HOLT   FRANKLY a given at this point. Traralgon's Will Hamilton will lead the Under 18 Victoria Country men's squad, as they look for a...