Merger plans fall through
GIPPSLAND TAFE institution Federation Training will keep its name, despite plans to no longer merge with Federation University Gippsland.
‘Retract and apologise’
A lawyer for Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has formally requested Latrobe City Councillor Christine Sindt retract and unreservedly apologise for comments on her Facebook page.
Venture behind the scenes
USUALLY a quiet and contemplative space to reflect on art, Latrobe Regional Gallery will take on a new dimension as night falls this Friday.
In citizens’ hands
VOICES of the Valley is set to become "citizen scientists" after the group was provided with its own hand-held air quality monitoring equipment yesterday.
Nats’ disappointed
A DISTRICT president of the Nationals has accused Member for Gippsland Darren Chester of defying grassroots members of the party in his support for same-sex marriage.
Mission to Canberra
Latrobe City Council members have just returned from Canberra, where they attended the 2015 National General Assembly of Local Government.
Union hits out at doomsday coal report
A TELEVISION program investigating the future of Australia's coal industry has been called "a little shallow" by the Victorian Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union.
The embrace of winter
The essence of winter, from drizzly rain and misty air to the warm glow of a camp fire, has been captured in a community art exhibition.
A century in the making
Morwell Fire Brigade's century of service to the community was celebrated by more than 200 people at the weekend.
Celebrate the art of yoga
IN celebration of the United Nations' inaugural World Yoga Day, Moe's Joy Yoga Studio will host its own fundraising event for yoga beginners and professionals.
Desperate need for foster care
THE demand for foster care in Gippsland has hit critical levels, with 30 school-aged children in urgent need this month.
Twelve marathons in twelve months
IN an effort to raise funds for Amaze - Autism Victoria, Simon Borg is completing 12 marathons in 12 months with the Run 4 Autism initiative.