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.
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.
Water struggle to ease
THE struggle to pay water bills by Latrobe Valley consumers has been recognised by Gippsland Water, with plans of a massive reduction in price increases in its next water plan.
Good samaritan rescues couple
AN elderly couple are praising good samaritan Rob Raymond for saving them from their burning property.
Learning centres welcomed
GIPPSLAND will witness the establishment of seven technological learning centres in a bid to increase higher education participation rates in the region.
Vocational training concerns
CONCERNS over the future of Gippsland's vocational training sector were raised by education providers at an annual Australian College of Educators meeting.
Good report for patient transfers
PATIENT transfers from ambulances into Latrobe Regional Hospital's emergency department exceeded the benchmark rate, according to a recent report.
Passion drives chef
A RENDEZVOUS with one of France's greatest chefs would be a dream come true for Traralgon chef Jacob Hoskin.
Latest News
From the archives with Aidan Knight
50 years ago
The Express, April 2, 1976
The pong stays for winter
THE APM "pong" will continue to offend Latrobe Valley noses for yet another winter....
