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Chester in the firing line

HEATED debate has flared between a federal minister and Gippsland's member of parliament over the government's new family payments announced in the recent federal budget.

Latrobe leads poor housing figures in Gippsland

THE Latrobe Valley recorded Gippsland's biggest fall in new home approvals last year during a region-wide housing market slump.

Vital program in jeopardy

A FREEZE on funding to a key mental health program could threaten its expansion in the Latrobe Valley.

Medicare move going ahead

DESPITE community concerns, Morwell's Medicare office will begin offering its services from a shared site with Centrelink from 28 May.

Revellers’ ticket to ride

THE Night Rider bus trial has been re-introduced in a bid to crack down on crime and anti-social behaviour in Traralgon.

Opportunities for regional employers

BUSINESSES in regional Victoria looking to fill gaps in employment should consider sponsoring a skilled migrant worker, according to a locally-based migration agent.

Hopes hinge on govt

GIPPSLAND Aeronautics remains hopeful it can secure much needed funding from the state and federal governments.

Gippsland rail line misses out

GIPPSLAND is set to become one of the last remaining rail lines to share V/line services with metro trains, despite hosting the longest stretch of metro track in the Victorian network.

Journey of a lifetime

TRARALGON golfing buddies Lindsay Chard and Jeff Blackman have proved age is no barrier to adventure by kayaking the full length of the Murray River.

Search continues for man involved in shooting

VICTORIA Police are still searching for a man involved in a shooting in McDonald Court, Newborough at 2.48am on Monday morning.

Fired up to volunteer

BY day Alistair Smith-Stevens is a construction worker, by night he is a volunteer protecting the region.

‘Complex’ planning system eased

RED tape stifling construction development across Latrobe City should be eased by reforms just announced by the State Government.

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