Mine rehabilitation bonds ‘unnecessary’
THREE coal mine operator representatives have told the Hazelwood Mine Fire Inquiry rehabilitation bonds are unnecessary.
EPA has ‘no will’ to exercise powers
The Environment Protection Authority has ignored a mandatory obligation for mines to provide financial assurances regarding rehabilitation.
Good news for Latrobe Valley family day care
A FLEXIBLE family day care service, providing home-based care seven days a week, will continue indefinitely in the Latrobe Valley.
Latrobe students in a class of their own
THE nervous wait was over this week for Latrobe Valley's year 12 students with the release of Australian Tertiary Admission Rank scores.
Stay cool during the hot summer days ahead
With a forecast of rising temperatures this week, Latrobe City is advising residents to take some simple measures to help get through the worst of the hot days.
Holes discovered in lakes proposal
Rehabilitating the Latrobe Valley's mines into artificial lakes after power stations close down may be 'unfeasible'.
A league of their own
A new soccer competition has been formed to replace the Gippsland Soccer League central division from 2016 unless a compromise can be reached between the association and its member clubs.
On the road to safety
Pushbikes, cars and booze buses will be critical tools of the trade for local police in the next few weeks, as they carry out an operation to keep roads safe during the Christmas season.
Community generosity goes a long way
A group of hard-working women at Gippsland Multicultural Services have donated baby goods to Quantum Support Services for mothers and babies in need.
United through singing
Whether you are vocally blessed, an inexperienced singer, active community member, or feeling isolated, the Latrobe Valley Community Choir is welcoming you to its ranks.
Let your imagination run wild at the city library
YOUNG readers are encouraged to spark their imagination over the holidays and join in on the activities at any Latrobe City library.
Clamping down on family violence
Latrobe Valley sits at the top of Victoria's family violence incidents list, but family violence advisor for Gippsland Deryn Ricardo believes this is due to high compliance.
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Winners raise the bat
FOOTBALL
NORTH GIPPSLAND
By LIAM DURKIN
YOU do wonder if results ever make it back to AFL HQ.
Just one game in Round 17 of the North Gippsland...
