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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%...

A portrait unveiled

A GIPPSLAND academic's debut novel on the lesser-known works of artist Tom Roberts has been shortlisted for a prestigious literary prize.

Moe’s floral emblem

A GOLDEN symbol of optimism is beginning to bloom in Moe as the town's new floral emblem.

Man killed on train track

A MAN has died after he was struck by a train between Morwell and Traralgon on Friday afternoon.

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.

Counting the cost of childcare

A 120-capacity childcare centre earmarked for Yarragon has drawn criticism from neighbouring residents.

Half century for Uniting Church thrift shop

Volunteers past and present came together to celebrate 50 years of Newborough's Uniting Church Thrift Shop recently.

Women at work

Working at a power plant in a high-vis suit and steel-capped boots is not typically considered a feminine occupation.

Beginning of the end for VCE students

The Victorian Certificate of Education exams officially kicked off yesterday.

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