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VCE’s ATAR scores ‘on the way out’

A Federation University professor believes ATAR scores will soon become a thing of the past, branding the performance ranking method as "outdated".

Chester rewarded with federal portfolio

The Gippsland electorate will once again have representation in Federal Cabinet following the promotion of Nationals MP Darren Chester.

Concerns of Gippsland V/Line service heard

Public Transport Minister Jacinta Allan has heard first hand the impact of the V/Line rail crisis on Gippsland commuters, after meeting with a Gippsland council representative.

Water works flowing ahead

Hazelwood Pondage could attract more visitors amid approved plans to construct a new wastewater treatment system onsite.

Regional train service at breaking point

Commuting from Warragul to Melbourne four days a week totals 45 days on a V/Line train each year for this mother of three.

Bakker brushes up on Italian heritage

Ariana Bakker was in shock when she was offered her first solo exhibition at 20 years of age.

Dog attack devastates family

A distraught Traralgon pet owner has pleaded with the community to ensure all dogs are restrained while being walked, following an attack from an unleashed dog which resulted in the death of his cat.

Valley in full bloom

Express photographers Hayley Mills and Bryan Petts-Jones visited some of the Get Sunflowered sites across the Valley where they captured the flowers' splash of colour.

Inquiry recommends Latrobe Valley be designated a special health improvement zone

The Latrobe Valley will be designated a special health improvement zone if the State Government adopts the Hazelwood Mine Fire Inquiry's latest round of recommendations.

Valley gateway gearing up

A lighting feature, seasonal foliage and sculptures are among the ideas mooted for the $2.6 million Latrobe Valley gateway project at the western entrance to Moe.

ASIC ramps up Uglii investigation

The chief executive of Traralgon-based Australian internet firm Uglii has resigned as the corporate watchdog ramps up its investigation into allegations the firm has engaged in serious corporate misconduct.

Ollie’s knights in shining armour

When 14 month-old dog Ollie went off his food and lost all energy to move around, his Morwell family knew something was wrong.

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