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Feds hit back over issue of rural doctors

The federal government has hit back at claims it should be doing more to address the issue of doctor shortages in rural and regional areas.

No place like home for Valley youth

The Latrobe Youth Space unveiled the site for its new home yesterday, almost a year after the collective started its operations.

Up in thin air

The state government has revealed technology company Fujitsu withdrew its involvement with the Latrobe hi-tech precinct project prior to last year's Victorian election.

Traralgon’s showground spruce up

The Traralgon show has been assured a secure future with a $20,000 sponsorship commitment for extensive renovations, however it also means this year's show will not go ahead.

LRH among hospitals impacted by cyber attack

The information technology systems at a number of hospitals and health services in Gippsland and south-west Victoria, including Latrobe Regional Hospital in Traralgon, have been impacted by a cyber security incident.

Exploring art at arc

An exhibition exploring the balance between male and female as well as the natural and human world is on at arc Yinnar.

Striking for climate action

About 300 people took to the streets in Traralgon on Friday afternoon demanding action on climate change and a just transition for the Latrobe Valley as part of a global climate strike, and one of seven actions held in Gippsland.

Tiger time: From heartbreak to redemption

Morwell have buried the pain of a straight sets finals exit last year in the best way possible, holding off Traralgon to take out the A grade flag on Saturday, 46-41.

Two out of four ain’t bad: Butcher

Another chapter in the rivalry between Leongatha and Maffra has been written into Gippsland league history with the Eagles fending off a late Parrots comeback to snag the 2019 flag, 10.10 (70) TO 9.8 (62).

Move to MGFL stopped in its tracks

The potential move of two clubs to the Mid Gippsland Football League has been knocked back by the Alberton Football Netball League after its executive decided not to grant their applications to exit the competition.

Action intensifies

Unions have not ruled out the possibility of forming a picket line outside Australian Paper's Maryvale Mill as about 160 workers continue industrial action.

Welfare reform draws criticism

Morwell Newstart recipient Shane McEwan is furious over the federal government's proposed welfare crackdowns which he has labelled "unethical" and "insulting".

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