Editorial: Media drives change
Today's Latrobe Valley Express continues our extensive coverage of the Steelvision issue, one of the most important Gippsland stories in the last year which has repercussions for all Victorian taxpayers.
MPs call for compensation
Opposition MPs have slammed the state government over its lack of due diligence and called for compensation to be provided to affected Latrobe Valley businesses.
Minister sorry for grant mess
Regional Development Minister Jaclyn Symes has apologised to businesses affected by the demise of Steelvision, but has stopped short of promising financial compensation for out-of-pocket creditors.
Locals left to carry debt
Business owners owed thousands of dollars by embattled company Steelvision have lashed out at the state government over their handling of the funding saga.
Outcome would be the same: review
An internal review by a senior member in the Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions says Regional Development Victoria "followed the correct administration processes" when granting funds to Steelvision, despite a scathing independent report by KPMG.
Report reveals coal ash pond concerns
Latrobe Valley coal ash ponds have been described as "ticking time-bombs" which are poorly regulated, in a report released today by Environmental Justice Australia.
Training agreement for electric vehicles
The Latrobe Valley is one-step closer to a new electric vehicle factory with the signing of a memorandum of understanding between manufacturers SEA and TAFE Gippsland on Friday.
Study angles for fish farm
The Latrobe Valley could become home to about 2.5 million barramundi a year raised in an indoor aquaculture facility next to the Maryvale paper mill.
Traf High honours Gridley
Basketball has a strong future in Trafalgar with the opening of a state-of-the-art sports centre at Trafalgar High School, courtesy of $2.5 million in Victorian government funding.
STEM sparks creativity for Gippsland girls
Stop animation, 3D printers, app-development and sound engineering were just some of the technologies available to 52 female high school students to develop obesity awareness packages for their peers.
Local voices to flood hall
A Budgeree all-women's choir that formed about 12 months ago will test the acoustic renovations at the Budgeree Hall with a Mid-Winter Melodies gig later in July.
Bielby’s best shot
Archery is a sport of precision and concentration and an art that often takes a long time to master.
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