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Loy Yang buyout on hold

AGL's planned buyout of Loy Yang Power remains on hold with a deadline passing yesterday for the company to provide more information on its plans to the competition watchdog.

Ministerial agreement standout

A LATROBE Valley Ministerial agreement has been held up as an economic growth model other regions should embrace.

Overhaul for Gippsland’s special schools

GIPPSLAND'S special education network is hoping to overhaul the education system this year with the help of State Government support.

Devries trial commences

THE trial of accused murderer Richard Stephen Devries of Newborough has begun before the Melbourne Supreme Court sitting in the Latrobe Valley.

Growers weigh-in

WILLOW Grove resident Chris Williams has been busy growing pumpkins weighing more than 100 kilograms for this weekend's Giant Pumpkin event.

Needs still not met

LOCAL carers have backed claims the Federal Government is misleading the public over its National Disability Insurance Scheme at a time when the urgent needs of thousands of Gippslanders with disabilities remain unmet.

Talented musicians flock to Moe

Bluegrass band, Borderline believes the upcoming regional music festival will provided exposure for local musicians.

Job boost for region

GIPPSLAND will see a boost in its employment sector following the opening of a new national lending centre in Morwell today.

More action likely

NEGOTIATIONS between teachers and the State Government have culminated in a "disappointing" outcome according to a key Gippsland union spokesperson.

Roadmap work underway

WORK on a 'roadmap' for the Latrobe Valley's future development, steered by the State Government, is progressing well, according to Deputy Premier Peter Ryan.

Upgrades for facilities

AN urgent request for the upgrade of the Rosedale Recreation Reserve has earned the sporting facility an injection of $327,032 in grants from the State Government.

Property pumps economy

Property industry activity was more significant in the Latrobe Valley than almost all other Victoria regions, pumping more than $1 billion into the state's 'property industry gross product' in 2009-10.

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