Proposed brothel sparks moral debate
ABOUT 20 objections and one submission in support of a brothel to be built in Traralgon have been sent to Latrobe City's planning team.
Buckingham launches McMillan campaign
Labor has launched its campaign to win back the Federal seat of McMillan at the next federal election.
Research outcomes trump publication
Changes to university research funding would lead to higher quality research projects tailored to community needs, according to Federation University.
Training key to disability sector: Gippsland carers
Improved training for disability workers and protection for whistle-blowers were among the issues raised at a Morwell public hearing for the parliamentary inquiry into abuse in disability services.
Push to stand tall against family violence
Latrobe City Council has just signed a new enterprise bargaining agreement, which includes a family violence clause.
Last-minute reprieve for Sunflower project
A council grant worth $12,500 has been awarded to the group behind the Get Sunflowered project.
Jobs under threat at Loy Yang
At least 15 power station jobs will be lost at AGL Loy Yang under a new enterprise bargaining agreement put to employees.
State launches coal program review
The State Government has launched a review of coal development programs and new coal policy after a Latrobe Valley demonstration project was withdrawn.
Latrobe’s airport set for takeoff
Acting Prime Minister Warren Truss has thrown his support behind recent upgrades to the Latrobe Regional Airport, saying it has cemented the facility as a state-of-the-art regional airport.
Towering inferno
Firefighters fought for seven hours to control a tower of burning sawdust at Carter Hold Harvey timber mill on Tuesday.
Liquor lock-out
Moe police have quashed a swell of packaged liquor thefts from bottle shops and supermarket retailers under a crackdown ban.
Bid to keep GPs local
Keeping health students in the Latrobe Valley after graduation was the focus of the Federal Rural Health Minister's visit to the region on Tuesday.