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Not the direction desired

GIPPSLAND will have to brace itself for a significant economic blow amid fears of TAFE course discontinuations, according to education insiders.

Hall quick to dispel fears

FEARS Victoria could lose Federal Government support for the TAFE sector have been played down by State Skills Minister Peter Hall.

Multicultural council to help identify shortfalls in Gippsland

SHORTFALLS in serving the needs of Gippsland's growing migrant, refugee and asylum-seeker community is presently a top local priority for the Department of Multicultural Affairs and Citizenship.

Modern medical marvel

MOE's community health centre will soon be at the forefront of Victoria's medical education when the overhaul of its clinic is completed, according to community health executives.

Racing club turmoil

POOR track maintenance and trainer dissatisfaction is threatening the viability of the Moe Racing Club as a racing venue, an industry insider has revealed.

Courageous stand

Since being diagnosed with Tourette's Syndrome at the age of seven, Morwell's Natalie Purves has been hiding her condition from everyone but those closest to her.

More room for good work

THE new Salvation Army premises in Morwell is the new Latrobe Valley 'hub' and will provide more space for the Salvos to carry out their good work, say staff.

Curbing illegal dumping

LATROBE Valley charity organisations have welcomed a State Government initiative aimed at curbing illegal dumping at collection bins.

Wards renamed

LATROBE CITY council electoral wards have been renamed from the previous historical-figure inspired names.

Men’s Shed struggle

IF Latrobe City Council supports a motion to alleviate Traralgon Men's Shed expenses, a precedence could be set across the region, according to the mayor.

Urgent response to skills crisis

A 'CRISIS meeting' has been called in response to setbacks to the Latrobe Valley's training and workforce base.

Bringing street art to the masses

Where people were seeing nuisance and dirt, Tugi Balog saw the opportunity to document history.

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