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.
Gardner gears up for election campaign
Renewable energy proponent Peter Gardner will contest the seat of Gippsland in the upcoming federal election.
Debate over Maryvale Mill odour buffer
Disagreement over how far odours that emanate from Australian Paper's Maryvale Mill reach has stalled a key component of council plans for Traralgon's future expansion.
Boost in support for farmers
Struggling farmers hit by dairy processor milk price cuts are set to receive a share in a half-a-billion-dollar support package.
Decision on Traralgon’s growth review is close
After roughly seven years of planning for Traralgon’s future expansion, Latrobe City Council officers can breathe a sigh of relief.
Country women take stance on equality
The CWA describes itself as "progressive" and last weekend demonstrated just that.
Hazelwood denies closure suggestions
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.
Hospital fire under control
A fire at Latrobe Regional Hospital consulting rooms is now under control. The main hospital building was not affected by fire.
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.
Gippsland dairy forum flagged
After meeting with dairy representatives last week, sitting Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has proposed a public forum for farming families.
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Making public transport safe
VICTORIA Police conducted a highly visible operation across Latrobe Valley's public transport network on Tuesday, April 28.
Officers from Moe, Morwell and Traralgon uniform teamed...
