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Latrobe Valley definitions debated

INACCURATE 'Latrobe Valley' boundary definitions and jobless figures used by a key local advisory group distort the "truth" of the region, sources have claimed.

Good news for apprentices

SUSPENDED Gippsland apprentices could be re-employed following a $300,000 initiative announced by the State Government last week.

Property sale sparks community anger

A MEMBER of parliament and community groups are "disappointed" over Latrobe City's proposal to a sell a council-owned property in Moe.

Ambo overhaul needed

PARAMEDICS in the Latrobe Valley are battling to attend emergencies within an hour due to insufficient resources and poor communications, according to the paramedics' union.

Tepid response to clean coal hype

POTENTIAL expectations created by a metropolitan media outlet touting thousands of jobs for Latrobe Valley's brown coal sector on Friday has been watered down by local stakeholders.

Car parking reforms

"SIMPLIFIED opportunities" for council to localise its standard parking arrangements could be implemented following an announcement from the State Government.

PM comes under fire

FEDERAL Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has lambasted Prime Minister Julia Gillard over comments apparently suggesting a possible Latrobe Valley power station closure would not necessarily result in job reductions.

‘Glimmer of hope’ for TAFE

GIPPSLAND'S TAFE sector could be presented with a glimmer of hope, according to Latrobe City Mayor Ed Vermeulen.

Taxi operators cautious of inquiry recommendations

THE draft recommendations outlined in the long-awaited Taxi Industry Inquiry released last week has elicited a cautious response from country taxi operators.

Flood figures for reservoirs

SOUTHERN Rural Water has updated it flood management figures for Latrobe Valley's water reservoirs.

Exams as scheduled at university

DESPITE localised flooding cutting many roads to Monash University Gippsland's Churchill campus, students with exams this morning were told they would proceed as planned.

Traralgon residents evacuated

SOME 34 residents of Traralgon near the overflowing Traralgon Creek have been evacuated as of 9.30am on Tuesday.

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