Railing for duplication for Gippsland lines
Lobbying for duplication of sections of the Gippsland rail line is set to continue, after the long-called for upgrade failed to attract funding in the state budget.
Latrobe Valley appears to be budget winner
This year's state budget appears to have upheld virtually all of Labor's promises to the Latrobe Valley with multi-million dollar investments in construction and refurbishment projects.
Ticking cultural community boxes
Culturally diverse youth can now give a sigh of relief following the commitment of funding to youth centres in the state budget.
Hopes for cohesion amid $74 million commitment
Multicultural communities in the Latrobe Valley hope that a $74 million budget commitment from the State Government will be equitably distributed to culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds service providers in the region.
Mirboo North residents going local
Shopping locally was the take-home message at a Mirboo North Expo last week, when 500 residents gathered at the Old Shire Hall to find out about local traders.
School regeneration project brings joy and concern
Nationals Member for Morwell Russell Northe fears enrolments at Morwell Park Primary School will suffer if it is left off the State Government's priority list for an upgrade.
Tree change talk-up
Economic development officers from Latrobe City Council, the mayor and even Traralgon's own AFL star Brendon Goddard spent the weekend spruiking all the Valley has to offer, in a bid to entice city folk to move to the region.
Kurnai Morwell to receive upgrade to campus
FUNDING for an upgrade to 90 per cent of Kurnai College's Morwell campus is welcome news after years of lobbying the previous State Government.
Gippsland Rail Trail Classic for mums
Walkers, riders and those just wanting to get active with their mums will make their way along the Gippsland Plains Rail Trail on Sunday.
Handout for Brotherhood
People searching for work or training opportunities will still have access to Moe's work and learning centre after the Brotherhood of St Laurence gained continued support.
Latrobe City Council takes on Telstra
A move by Latrobe City councillors to send Telstra a "strong message" fell flat this week, after an attempt to scuttle current plans for a new communications tower failed to muster enough support.
Call to warm the pool
More than 270 people have signed a petition calling for a Latrobe City pool to be heated to at least 32 degrees one day a week.
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