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RDV defends Steelvision grant funding

Regional Development Victoria has defended its decision to give more than half-a-million dollars to a company now on the brink of being wound up after it was revealed the company owed more than $1 million to Latrobe Valley businesses.

Steelvision contract cancelled as number of businesses hit grows

Steelvision's contract to undertake major security upgrades at Parliament House has been terminated after the company allegedly falsified statutory declarations during the multi-million dollar project.

Fishway works scheduled to start

The shovels will finally hit the ground in early February to start a Thomson River fishway at Horseshoe Bend near Walhalla in a project that has been in the pipeworks for 20 years.

Young achiever gets community recognition

Mirboo North has been a hub for producing citizens who go above and beyond for their local community and a seven-year-old boy has just joined the ranks on the town's honours list.

Recognition for Mirboo North woman

A COMMUNITY champion with a strong sense of civics was named South Gippsland Shire's Australian of the Year at an awards ceremony in Leongatha last Wednesday.

Drought crippling farmers

Member for Gippsland Darren Chester is calling on all levels of government to join forces and support the region's drought-affected farmers.

Stars primed for Strikers clash in Moe

Ahead of this week's Big Bash League clash with the Adelaide Strikers in Moe, all-rounder Evan Gulbis said the Melbourne Stars were "building" with finals in sight.

Lehecka and Tauson the toast of Traralgon

Two new champions have etched their names onto the Traralgon Junior International honour board with Czech Jiri Lehecka claiming the boys' title in emphatic fashion and top seed Clara Tauson of Denmark hoisting the girls' trophy.

Lester clinches sixth Classic Singles title

Barrie Lester staged a stunning comeback to clinch a record sixth Classic Singles title at the Newborough Bowling Club in a see-sawing final over Aaron Wilson last week, 25-24.

Valley doctor ‘crisis’

A number of Latrobe Valley medical centres are experiencing a severe shortage of general practitioners, struggling to attract and retain staff long-term.

Matipaishe’s dreams one step closer

When former Lavalla student Matipaishe Ruzive-Makura received her ATAR score, she "went into mum's bed" and cried.

VRI hall kitchen works open opportunities

Users of The VRI hall in Traralgon can keep cool through these hot summer days following improvements to facilities at the hall.

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