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Ambo response times improve

Ambulance response times in Latrobe have improved 11 per cent in the past 12 months in what's been dubbed a "collaborative approach".

Bandt welcomes discussion

A community forum hosted by Melbourne Greens MP Adam Bandt in Traralgon on Monday night attracted about 100 people to discuss the future of the region following the closure of Hazelwood.

State jobs budget win

One hundred and fifty public sector jobs, $110 million for a new timber plantation and $435 million for Gippsland rail upgrades headlined the list of announcements for the Latrobe Valley in this year's state budget.

Rail needs more

Upgrades to the Gippsland train line have been welcomed with open arms, but there's still work to be done according to a rail lobby group.

School revamp can go ahead

Kurnai College was happy to learn it would be among the schools selected for upgrades in the State Government's $240 million budget allocation.

State budget gets mayoral thumbs up

This year's state budget has won the backing of Latrobe City mayor Kellie O'Callaghan who said she gave it "a thumbs up".

Bus woes talked through

The Moe Traders Association is pleased following a meeting about its concerns over new bus stops and a public transport timetable in the town.

Call for more custody officers

If you’ve ever considered joining the force, becoming a Police Custody Officer is a good way to dip your toes.

Rail line relief

Sections of Gippsland's hamstrung rail line will be duplicated after the State Government announced plans yesterday to upgrade the service under a $435 million project, ahead of tomorrow's state budget.

Rail reprieve for Gippsland line

Sections of Gippsland's hamstrung rail line will be duplicated after the State Government announced plans yesterday to upgrade the service under a $435 million project, ahead of tomorrow's state budget.

Our region is growing

Recent Australian Bureau of Statistics data has revealed the Latrobe-Gippsland area has the fastest growing regional employment rate in the state.

It’s time to let Morwell Power Station go

Advance Morwell has opposed calls by a "small section" of the community to place a heritage listing order on the Morwell Power Station and briquette factory.

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