Report trumpets regional living benefits
The Victorian Population Policy Taskforce interim report was released on Monday and stated the decentralisation of the population to regional areas could be a positive way to ease Melbourne's population growth.
Would you live here?
There are broken windows everywhere. Electrical wire hangs from walls riddled with graffiti.
Julian Burnside thrills Monash med students
An inspiring and informative talk from distinguished barrister Julian Burnside QC ate into the lunchbreaks of 93 Year A medical students at Monash University Rural Health Churchill late last month as they stayed for questions and photographs.
Back-to-work scheme not working
State Member for Morwell Russell Northe is expected to speak in parliament today about the closure of a scheme which provides money to employers hiring eligible Latrobe Valley residents.
New Masonic centre underway
Construction of the new Masonic Centre in Traralgon is underway, with the framing now being erected.
The gift that keeps giving
The 'Buy local - shop Latrobe' gift card campaign has resulted in $44,000 being spent at Latrobe Valley businesses from October 2016 to the end of May 2017.
President Doreen passes on the baton
It was a loved one's personal battle with cancer that drove Doreen Billington to devote her time for a cause the past 30 years.
ASH management meets with workers
The Australian Sustainable Hardwoods mill in Heyfield will cut at least 50 jobs when the Green Mill closes in August.
Loy Yang A EBA accepted
Loy Yang A EBA accepted
Streaming solution
With other Gippsland shires taking steps to improve transparency and accessibility for community members by live streaming and posting audio recordings of council meetings, Latrobe City Council has announced it is exploring the option of streaming council meetings.
Body to stay even if visa obtained
The body of a Pakistani refugee being kept at the mortuary of Latrobe Regional Hospital since April is unlikely to be transported back to his home country even if his family secures a visa to Australia.
Locals not on local jobs
State Member for Morwell Russell Northe has expressed disappointment in the State Government's use of contractors from Geelong to demolish the former Tobruk Street and Crinigan Road primary schools instead of Latrobe Valley businesses.
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