Foster care in free fall
More foster carers are leaving the system in Victoria than those who are being recruited, and Berry Street Victoria is desperate for reform.
Bomber blitz continues
MID GIPPSLAND FOOTBALL LEAGUEYALLOURN-Yallourn North recorded its fifth consecutive win on Saturday, accounting for Newborough by 58 points in round six of Mid Gippsland...
Helping hands for Harmony
Since 5 year-old Harmony Hoskin had a sudden stroke at school this year, the community has held out their helping hand. This Sunday, there'll be a car show to raise funds for her recovery.
Farmers feel fire levy burn
Gippsland home-owners, farmers and businesses could feel their hip pockets burning following the State Government's proposed increase to Victoria's property-based Fire Services Levy.
Churchill’s dental lab considered not viable
The proposal to construct a dental prosthetics lab and training clinic in Churchill was "not considered to be value for money", Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has revealed.
NZ workers employed over locals
Seventy contract workers from New Zealand were deployed at Australian Paper's Maryvale Mill last fortnight, despite bouts of protests from local workers in recent years.
Council’s rally cry for ASIC
Moves to privatise one of Latrobe Valley's single biggest employers by the Abbott Government have been met with a fierce campaign to prevent hundreds of potential job losses in Traralgon.
Seeking the rainbow tick of approval
LATROBE Community Health Service is set to become a more inclusive workplace and community organisation as staff aim to receive the Rainbow Tick of accreditation.
Police probe double assault
A 32 year-old Traralgon man and a 30 year-old Traralgon man are assisting police with inquiries after they were both assaulted on Monday evening.
Black Saturday rebuild deadline extended
Victims of the Black Saturday bushfires still living in temporary accommodation have been given more time to plan the rebuilding of their new lives.
Top up for duplication
Regional stakeholders have welcomed the Federal Government's decision to double funding for the Roads to Recovery Program, a boost expected to improve roads in Gippsland.
Budget snubs dental lab
High hopes to secure much-anticipated Commonwealth funding for a dental prosthetics lab in Churchill have been dashed once again, after the project failed a mention in Tuesday's Federal Budget.
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Pity the fools aligned to major parties
By STEFAN BRADLEY
HOUSING and support for farmers, are the two main priorities for Antoinette Pitt, an independent candidate running for the Eastern Victoria Region...
