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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.

Sharing in learning funding

TWO Learn Local organisations have received a share of more than $65,000 as part of the State Government's Adult, Community and Further Education Board Capacity and Innovation Fund.

Not the direction desired

GIPPSLAND will have to brace itself for a significant economic blow amid fears of TAFE course discontinuations, according to education insiders.

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.

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.

Department shakeup

TRARALGON Department of Primary Industry officers have been largely unaffected by State Government moves to sure up public sector efficiency.

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