Public housing wait increase
DESPITE a statewide fall in public housing waiting list figures, Gippsland Region recorded an increase during the March quarter.
Bunnings set to expand
AS part of a national goal to rapidly expand its business, Bunnings will either revamp or rebuild its Mid Valley Morwell store and open its new $21 million Traralgon store towards the end of June this year.
Investment needed
Suggestions the Latrobe Valley could transform to a mining export hub on the scale of the Pilbara would require massive investment in new technologies and transport infrastructure, according to ministers.
A war to remember
AT 21 years of age Jim Saddington felt bullet-proof and fearless.
Uncertain future for plant
Latrobe City remains upbeat about the future of HRL's proposed Morwell dual gas-fired power station despite Monday's announcement project development had been "frozen", fuelling ongoing speculation about the plant's future.
Industrial action steps up
THE campaign for better mental health staffing and wages stepped up this week amid union claims Latrobe Regional Hospital's mental health services unit was being kept afloat by overtime work.
Loy Yang buyout on hold
AGL's planned buyout of Loy Yang Power remains on hold with a deadline passing yesterday for the company to provide more information on its plans to the competition watchdog.
Ministerial agreement standout
A LATROBE Valley Ministerial agreement has been held up as an economic growth model other regions should embrace.
Overhaul for Gippsland’s special schools
GIPPSLAND'S special education network is hoping to overhaul the education system this year with the help of State Government support.
Devries trial commences
THE trial of accused murderer Richard Stephen Devries of Newborough has begun before the Melbourne Supreme Court sitting in the Latrobe Valley.
Needs still not met
LOCAL carers have backed claims the Federal Government is misleading the public over its National Disability Insurance Scheme at a time when the urgent needs of thousands of Gippslanders with disabilities remain unmet.
Talented musicians flock to Moe
Bluegrass band, Borderline believes the upcoming regional music festival will provided exposure for local musicians.
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Severe thunderstorms awakening heavy rain
STAFF WRITERS
SLOW-MOVING thunderstorms erupted through the Latrobe Valley from the earlier hours of Friday, February 27.
Some locals took to social media to report that...
