Mine rehab on Science Week agenda
The Latrobe Valley mine commissioner hosted workshops at Gippsland Tech School last week to increase public understanding of the challenges associated with mine rehabilitation.
Northe fund puzzles Shing
It is not clear how Member for Morwell Russell Northe's Essential Services Fund would operate to deliver the improvements he is talking about, Member for Eastern Victoria Harriet Shing said.
Logging to devastate: researcher
Speaking to a meeting at Mirboo North last week, Australian National University researcher Dr Chris Taylor compared clear-felling critically endangered mountain ash forest to bulldozing the history and culture of Paris and putting "a suburb like Berwick or Pakenham in its place".
Latrobe Regional Hospital mental health upgrade
Latrobe Regional Hospital's acute mental health inpatient unit will undergo a $500,000 upgrade to 20-year-old facilities to help staff keep a closer eye on patients and improve safety.
Northe calls for $40m development fund
Member for Morwell Russell Northe will seek $40 million from the state government to establish a fund provide essential services infrastructure for local development projects.
Fairies keen to smash record
Old Gippstown is wishing for the magic moment when Gippsland families smash a world record for the highest number of fairies gathered in one place.
Merlino’s pledge to Churchill
Churchill Primary students and staff were thrilled to hear from Education Minister James Merlino yesterday that their school would undergo a $2.6 million upgrade if the Andrews government is re-elected in November.
Care homes fail aged
Sanctions have been imposed on a Traralgon aged care home after a range of breaches that posed an immediate and severe risk to the residents were found during a surprise audit.
Winter fire warnings
A recent spate of winter out-of-control fires in East Gippsland has promoted Latrobe Valley fire fighters to issue a warning about the dangerously dry conditions across the region.
Kids learn dog safety tips
Solon the seven-year-old border collie was the centre of attention at Moe Child Care and Kindergarten on Tuesday during a visit designed to teach children about canine safety.
Motorcyclist charged with drug offences
An unlicensed man riding an unregistered motorcycle has escaped without serious injury after almost colliding with another vehicle on Maryvale Road, Morwell on Tuesday.
Jeannette fights for others
Jeannette Veeman is remaining optimistic despite the realisation her life could take a turn at any moment.
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Cricket, days to savour
CRICKET
CLV
By LIAM DURKIN
WHY do we do it?
The sport that makes everyone question their life choices each and every Saturday for six months of the...
