Hope yet for ASIC in Traralgon
Member for Gippsland Darren Chester believes Federal Minister for Finance Mathias Cormann has given the strongest signal yet that ASIC jobs will remain in Traralgon even if the service is privatised.
Off with Violette O’Donnell’s hair
Moe resident Violette O'Donnell has cut her 30-centimetre-long hair to be made into wigs for cancer survivors.
A heart for conservation
After raising about $60,000 for orangutan preservation, conservationist Casey Murtagh has spent a year in Borneo volunteering with the Orangutan Foundation International.
Trust to provide more relief
Prominent issues and new developments relevant to service providers and network members were discussed at Latrobe City Council's Emergency Relief and Client Support Services bi-monthly meeting on Thursday.
Unexpected honour
Five educators across Gippsland have been recognised for their outstanding work in drama, with the Australian College of Educators awarding them for their efforts.
No place like a safe work place
Two additional WorkSafe inspectors have been added to the Traralgon department in a bid to curb work-related accidents in Gippsland.
Coal ‘contradiction’
Granting new coal exploration licences and yet extending parliamentary inquiries into coal seam gas and the Hazelwood mine fire has been called a State Government "contradiction".
Car wash angst not over?
A proposed car wash at the corner of Henry and Breed streets, Traralgon has been refused by Latrobe City Council.
Council to embark on ‘eyesore’ crackdown
DILAPIDATED and abandoned buildings diminishing the image of the Latrobe Valley will be subject to a crackdown by Latrobe City Council.
‘Simple’ but important fixes
SENSIBLE and achievable improvements to the Gippsland public transportation network have been called for the development of the Regional Network Development Plan.
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.
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