Closure will ‘add to the unemployment problem’
The author of a report into the devastation brought on by the privatisation of the power industry said the economic shock caused by the closure of Hazelwood will be less than the Kennett-era sell off.
EDITORIAL: Now is the time for action
To chart the history of the Latrobe Valley from the late 1980s to the present day is to chart a history of government failure.
End of an era
Hazelwood's eight power generating units will grind to a halt on 1 April next year, bringing an end to 45 years of power generation.
Rebirth of a union
IT was a visit from the widow of a worker whose husband had died of an asbestos-related injury, which prompted lifelong trade unionist George Wragg to become involved in a push to reform the Central Gippsland Trades and Labour Council.
The votes are in for Latrobe, Wellington, Baw Baw and South Gippsland
2016 council election results
Look beyond your comfort zone at work
A Skills and Jobs Centre has opened at Federation Training's Morwell campus, available to the young and old seeking a new career path or training option.
Training system ‘lacking’
A RURAL medical student association fears Gippsland's lack of medical placement opportunities is driving junior doctors away from the region.
The votes are in
A mix of fresh blood and seasoned leaders will take a seat on Latrobe City Council following the 2016 local government election.
Andrews to lead Valley taskforce
Premier Daniel Andrews is set to lead a Latrobe Valley economic taskforce in the face of Hazelwood power station and mine's speculated closure and growing unemployment figures.
Student union ends
Forty-four years of offering independent student advocacy, careers and counselling services to Gippsland's higher education students came to an end on Thursday.
Club’s racing into the future
THE future of greyhound racing in the Latrobe Valley looks bright following the signing of a new 21-year lease at Glenview Park.
The votes are in for Latrobe, Wellington and Baw Baw
Central Ward (2 vacancies)Successful: Graeme Middlemiss (1st successful)Successful: Alan McFarlane (2nd successful)Count summaryEnrolment: 12462Formal Votes: 8600Informal Votes: 303 (3.40% of the total votes)Votes Counted: 8903 (71.44%...
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NORTH GIPPSLAND
By LIAM DURKIN
YOU do wonder if results ever make it back to AFL HQ.
Just one game in Round 17 of the North Gippsland...
