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Demo plant impresses Ferguson

IF Latrobe Resources' new Loy Yang A-based briquette demonstration plant achieves its objectives then serious job opportunities should emerge, a Federal Minister said this week.

Funds needed to secure aero project

AN ambitious Gippsland project could play into the hands of foreign investors if funding is not secured to guarantee its establishment in the region.

Life-saving blood now in the air

In a life-saving world first, Latrobe Valley's ambulance helicopter unit Helimed One will have transfusion-ready blood on board for the region's serious trauma injuries.

Industries fail next generation

A skills and training crisis in the Latrobe Valley is on the verge of escalating, as the region's older skilled workforce fails to mentor younger generations, an inquiry into insecure work conditions has heard.

Struggling to find work

The ongoing grind of short-term contract stints were taking their toll on 'Tony', but since they dried up last year, things have been getting desperate.

LRH nurses cease action

LATROBE Regional Hospital nurses have ceased industrial action and returned to work after a major breakthrough in negotiations between the Australian Nursing Federation Victoria branch and the State Government.

Tick for hospital

LATROBE Regional Hospital has rated favourably in a patient satisfaction survey of Victoria's hospitals conducted by the State Government.

Mental health support

DOORS are being opened to mental health sufferers in a bid to counter homelessness with a new pilot program, launched in Latrobe Valley today.

Valley speaks up on boundary review

LATROBE Valley residents have voiced their opinions in a public hearing held by the Victorian Electoral Commission in Morwell on Tuesday.

Major makeover for Churchill Scouts

AN unsafe mezzanine area, broken windows and walls defaced with graffiti will soon be a thing of the past for the First Churchill Scout Group, following the announcement of a $25,000 grant to upgrade its facilities.

Powering ahead for the community

THE launch of a new automotive building has signalled "a higher profile" for the Gippsland region according to Valley Motor Group owner David Gittins.

The force is strong with this trek

If you thought you saw an Imperial Stormtrooper marching through Morwell on Monday, you probably did.

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