Services put to the test
New emergency response plans improved since the Hazelwood mine fire have been put to the test in a mock fire scenario.
Desal plant ‘may be needed’
Victoria's desalination plant at Wonthaggi could be switched on to deal with water shortages in rural areas.
Treasurer talks roads, food and freight
INFRASTRUCTURE, freight capability, food production and agricultural business across Gippsland were among issues put to State Treasurer Tim Pallas on Friday.
Time for Erica to shine
WALHALLA'S stunning mountain setting steeped in history may get more attention from tourists, but nearby Erica has played second fiddle for far too long.
Hunt for answers on missing funds
THE Gippsland Ethnic Communities Council's failure to hold its annual multicultural festival at Immigration Park this year has raised questions about the organisation's management of public funding.
The ‘perfect’ rescue
In the eyes of Ambulance Victoria, Traralgon's Neil Marriott is a 'pin-up boy for survival'.
A community man through and through
Unassuming, generous and modest - these are the three words used to describe 2015 Senior of the Year, John Henry.
Retail size does matter
A MAJOR retail development proposed for Traralgon's north has triggered concern it could damage small businesses in the centre of town.
Cost of the Valley’s education
A Labor senator has spoken out against the controversial university deregulation plan, saying it would affect the Latrobe Valley's already struggling education system.
MPs’ commitment to Valley paper
ALMOST all the paper used in Gippsland politicians' offices is made in the Latrobe Valley, but no local MPs are using 100 per cent recycled paper.
Tarwin Street facelift
A TOWN square-like concept could see part of Tarwin Street in Morwell become a pedestrian and cycling friendly area.
Stay out of their way
With the warmer weather hitting earlier than expected, a Latrobe Valley snake-handler has called on the community to take care around snakes.
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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...
