Union protests new welfare guidelines
About 10 unemployed and underemployed members of the Gippsland community congregated outside Centrelink in Morwell on Thursday at 1pm rejecting the Federal Government's budget measures to drug test welfare recipients.
Not in our cemetery: Moe residents oppose tower
About 50 community members gathered at the Moe Cemetery on Thursday to discuss their disapproval of Telstra's proposal to construct a 19 metre communications tower within the grounds of the cemetery.
Eustace calls it a day
Switching off the microphone for the final time at Sale was one of the hardest moments of Peter Eustace's career.
No firies forced out
Local volunteer firefighters will not be forced out of their stations as a result of a dramatic shake-up of the state's fire services, State Member for Eastern Victoria Harriet Shing says.
Schultzy notches up 35 years of service
Mateship and camaraderie are the reasons why Anthony Schultz became a volunteer firefighter.
Blokes’ barbecue raises awareness
Beer, sausages and burgers filled Kernot Hall on Friday for Latrobe's annual Biggest Ever Blokes BBQ.
Battle for Hill End’s beloved school site
Hill End Community Inc is calling for public support to prevent the rezoning and sale of the of the former Hill End Primary School site, used regularly by the public for various classes, markets and activities.H
Welfare crackdown worry
A local charity says the government's plan to drug-test welfare recipients has become a "politicised" issue that is unlikely to drive employment among those receiving the dole.
Road rage in Traralgon
Traralgon police are seeking public assistance to identify a man and woman allegedly involved in a road rage incident in Hotham Street, Traralgon on Thursday, 11 May about 11.50am.
Heritage decision by end of May
The fate of the old Morwell power station and briquette factory should be known by about 27 May, the chief proponent of the push to have the site heritage listed said.
Morwell weir through all the twists and bends
Nestled deep among the eucalypts and ferns in Morwell National Park is a significant man-made structure that once supplied a lifeline to Morwell.
Quitting without gaining weight
So you want to quit, but you're concerned about gaining weight?
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50 years ago
The Express, August 18, 1976
Ratepayers urged: vote against plan
THE Narracan Shire Ratepayers' Association is urging ratepayers to reject the shire council's proposal...
