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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.

Demand for action

IF the Federal Government has not announced serious new job opportunities for the Latrobe Valley by September it faces a vocal union backlash.

Raising public awareness

NEARLY 50 of Melinda Monaghan's mates showed their support for the Traralgon resident on Saturday, turning up to hang decorated underwear on the bridge in Victory Park to raise awareness of Small Cell Cervical Cancer.

WGCMA to face staff cuts

EMPLOYEES at West Gippsland Catchment Management Authority face an uncertain future following last week's announcement of a "restructure".

Positive safety approach

WHEN Billy Ayres bought the building for his auto mechanic business in Traralgon, he said it was probably the most unsafe workplace in the Valley.

Small businesses targeted in safety crackdown

A CRACKDOWN on workplace safety rolled out through Traralgon last week, as WorkSafe Victoria made surprise inspections on small businesses across the town.

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.

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