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Hi-Tech precinct to use local firms, labour

Latrobe Valley workers and businesses are set to reap the benefits of the future Gippsland Hi-Tech Precinct, with the state government mandating that 91 per cent of labour and materials be locally sourced.

Jade on cusp of green and gold

When Jade Melbourne journeyed to India last year she well and truly caught the travel bug.

Listen up to protect hearing

Latrobe Valley residents are being encouraged to get their hearing checked and learn about early hearing loss prevention at an information session run by Boolarra Friends of the Red Cross.

Eight come forward after historic abuse case launch

Allegations of sexual and physical abuse have been reported by eight male ex-students of the former St Paul's Catholic College, Traralgon following a community...

Coalition push for Australian-made paper

Australian-made paper will be used "wherever practical" in all state government departments from July next year if the Coalition wins November's election.

Veteran firefighter honoured

Seventy-one-year-old Hazelwood North Fire Brigade volunteer Ray Beaton believes there is always a role for everyone in the CFA.

Student numbers at FedUni down: report

Federation University Australia has developed a new strategy to ensure its long-term survival, following the Victorian Auditor-General's 2017 report which identified declining student numbers and poor financial performance in contrast to a relatively stable sector.

Piped into their future on graduation day

The third cohort to graduate under Federation University Gippsland since Monash University left the Churchill campus walked into the auditorium to the sound of bagpipes on Thursday, May 24.

Brown coal funding in limbo

Brown Coal Innovation Australia will have to determine whether it can continue to exist if the state government does not resume funding for its research and development projects for Latrobe Valley coal.

Baw Baw lets the dogs out

Baw Baw Shire Council's decision to introduce seven permanent dog off-leash areas across the municipality has been welcomed by advocates who hope similar parks will be introduced in Latrobe City.

Big cuppa enjoys long history

With 35 years' experience under its belt and having raised more than $1 million throughout its lifetime, the Cancer Council Traralgon Fundraising Group hosted its annual Biggest Morning Tea on Thursday.

Students hit high note at eisteddfod

A trip to Canberra to compete at the Australian National Eisteddfod left 55 Lavalla Catholic College students a "bit starry-eyed".

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