Roads upgrade funding
It is unclear how the Latrobe Valley will benefit from a handful of road and rail funding initiatives announced in the state budget, with only one funding measure directly allocated to the area.
Relics of the ‘Heartbreak Hills’
The official opening of the Grand Strzelecki Track this weekend will not only expose bushwalkers to the area's environmental splendour, but they will experience a journey through the rich history of hardship and struggle in the area.
Budget shockwave
GIPPSLAND could lose two of its major TAFE campuses following the release of what has been described as a "shameful" State Government budget.
Back-office jobs uncertainty
BACK-office employees of the State Government may be first to go on the list of job cuts, in a move to preserve the number of front-line public sector workers.
Superstars enthral crowd
MOE was heralded as the "centre of talent" on the weekend as students wowed an audience of about 3000 people with their powerful voices at the Moe Schools' Superstars competition.
Outstanding members honoured
FIVE local Victoria Police members were honoured in an "unusual commendation" from Ambulance Victoria for outstanding efforts in providing assistance at a traumatic scene in Moe last year.
Koalas forgotten
The Strzelecki Ranges' unique koala population is facing a "very bleak" future after failing to attract protection from ongoing habitat losses, environmental groups have warned.
More fears for workers
FEARS Latrobe Valley workers will be "left in the lurch" have intensified following news this week Energy Brix briquette operations are being "reviewed", leaving 200 local jobs hanging in the balance.
Briquette supply uncertain
TWO of the Latrobe Valley's power generators have been told their briquette supply from Industrial Energy's Energy Brix is "uncertain" past November this year.
Hard work pays off
Years of hard work have resulted in a significant upgrade to the Traralgon East Community Centre.
Council reject road upgrade
The Alberfeldy community is fuming following Baw Baw Shire Council’s refusal to improve road conditions from Thomson Dam to Aberfeldy.
Additional funds boost for track
THE significance and future of the Grand Strzelecki Track to the region has been cemented after a local bank contributed an additional $6000 towards the maintenance and success of the track.
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Finally some good cricket weather
CRICKET
CLV
By LIAM DURKIN
BOWLERS generally had more success than batsmen in Cricket Latrobe Valley at the weekend.
Across the two first grade divisions, there was five...
