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Where are the jobs?

Unemployment rates in the Latrobe-Gippsland region are going against the trend of other regional cities in Victoria.

Labor names Gippsland candidate

The Australian Labor Party has today announced accountant and Morwell resident Shashi Bhatti as its replacement candidate for the seat of Gippsland.

Time to embrace all cultures

A Gunai Kurnai woman is encouraging the Latrobe Valley community to embrace each other's cultures and share stories as National Reconciliation Week festivities kick off.

Undercover market for artisan and entrepreneurs

In the shelter of the Dahlsens building in Traralgon, young entrepreneurs Elizabeth Maskiell and Amy Jane are launching the Gippsland Makers Market on Sunday, 12 June.

Coupons for hard rubbish

The return of kerbside hard waste collection is still not on the cards for Latrobe Valley residents. But soon, a coupon system will be, as part of a 12-month trial to begin in 2017/18.

H’wood closure suggestions denied

The Hazelwood mine operator has denied suggestions its brown coal power station may be shut down following comments made by the company's French chief executive.

Valley students in limbo

About six weeks after TBM Training closed its Morwell campus doors, students are still seeking answers.

$2M damage bill at LRH, but services back to normal

Latrobe Regional Hospital is facing a damage bill of between $2 million and $3 million after fire engulfed consulting suites on Thursday.

Push to eliminate bias

The State Government will roll out an 18-month program that seeks to address employers' "unconscious bias" in the recruitment process and level the playing field regardless of one's background.

Prioritising suicide awareness

A Morwell pastor wants societies to stop sweeping the issue of suicide under the carpet.

Sindt’s comments ‘hurtful’

Independent candidate for Gippsland Christine Sindt has drawn community criticism after comparing the experience of children of same sex couples to that of Australia's Stolen Generations.

GARDS stalwarts honoured with life membership

From behind-the-scenes work and 'invisible' tasks, to walking the corridors of parliament as community advocates, Marie Smith and Dorothy Roberts have dedicated countless hours to the Gippsland Asbestos Related Disease Support group.

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