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has launched a review of coal development programs and new coal policy after a Latrobe Valley demonstration project was withdrawn.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.
Digging into mine rehabilitation
Community expectations about the long-term rehabilitation of Latrobe Valley mines will be tabled at an open forum.
Drugs seized during police raid in Drouin
Three drug traffickers have been charged following a search warrant at a Drouin residence on Monday morning.
Fuel up before hitting the road
Visitors to Walhalla and Mountain Rivers region are being warned not to leave the Latrobe Valley without first ensuring they have enough fuel to make the 100 kilometre return trip.
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A decade on: Year of the dogs, part one
FOOTBALL
MID GIPPSLAND
By LIAM DURKIN
YOU have to lose one to win one.
Sometimes, you even have to lose three.
Newborough Football-Netball Club put the demons of three...
