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Creating an inclusive workplace

Providing a supportive workplace for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex employees was the focus of a training awareness session at AGL Loy Yang.

Cr Sindt undeterred

Latrobe City Councillor Christine Sindt says she does not intend to remove or retract a controversial post on her councillor Facebook page regarding same-sex marriage.

State to get Gippslanders back to work

Aspiring chefs, farmers and hospitality workers across Gippsland will receive an additional $2.6 million as part of the State Government's TAFE Back to Work Fund.

You are not alone

Suicide is one of the biggest killers across Australia and affects - on average - more people in Latrobe Valley than other regions across Victoria.

Towers to shed light on black spots

Small country towns subject to black spot mobile phone coverage and limited data service should soon see an improvement following a $385 million joint investment.

Mill worker in stable condition

WorkSafe is investigating an incident at Australian Paper's Maryvale Mill on Wednesday in which a worker sustained burns to his hands and face.

Gippsland man arrested over Hernes Oak fire

Arson and Explosives Squad detectives today arrested a man regarding the February 2014 fires that significantly impacted the Latrobe Valley.

Hospital expansion underway

INITIAL earthworks, establishing sewerage and car park spaces has begun for the $73 million expansion at Latrobe Regional Hospital.

Hydroelectric project just ‘window dressing’

NEW coal exploration licenses in Gippsland have been announced to prospect black coal with a view to establish a solar pumped hydroelectric generation project.

Random act of kindness

Traralgon florist Rhi Tomholt hopes to make one person's day a little brighter by leaving a bouquet of flowers for an unassuming passerby this Sunday.

Honour and respect

AS Gippsland troops departed the Traralgon Railway Station, bound for the Great War, the town's band played for them.

School students offer a generous hand

FOOD, water, blankets and shelter might be basic necessities for some, but Nepal residents recovering from two major earthquakes are struggling with accessibility.

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Information wanted on Morwell incident

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