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Valley’s hi-tech horizon

A specialised $6.5 million innovation and jobs precinct project tipped to create 200 skilled jobs for the Latrobe Valley will receive a massive funding boost if the Victorian Coalition wins the November election.

Labor pledges more trains

Gippsland train travellers could benefit from some of 20 new VLocity V/Line carriages if Labor is elected to govern the state in November.

Conflicting polls of Morwell seat security

Latrobe Valley 1st is calling the Morwell electorate a marginal seat after polling a fraction of its approximate 40,000 voters.

Track work to take weeks

The closure of the Gippsland V/Line west of Moe will last "weeks rather than months", as largescale works get underway as part of a $4 million bridge replacement project.

Contribution to those less fortunate

A group of seniors personally affected by World War II have devoted their time to making blankets for refugees.

Govt pledges school funding

Much-needed upgrades to Albert Street Primary School's perimeter fence could become a reality if the current State Government is re-elected, Member for Narracan Gary Blackwood announced on Friday.

Start the conversation

In the aftermath of losing their brother-in-law to depression, a Traralgon couple hope to bring the topic of suicide to the forefront in the Latrobe Valley.

Hope through strength

Naomi Murphy emulates strength and courage. She sits peacefully in the meeting room, sharing her story with conviction. But Ms Murphy's story is not uncommon - she has been a victim of domestic violence.

Labor’s jobs boost pledge

The shadow treasurer has pitched his plan to create jobs by identifying Gippsland specific growth industries such as renewable energy, biomass fuels and quality food production.

Line closure to impact Valley

The picturesque Morwell wetlands have once again become a curse for Gippsland V/Line commuters, with corrosion of track infrastructure forcing the line's closure on Friday afternoon.

Engineered to succeed

One in three Gippslanders who undertake vocational training leave the area, but a partnership between the TAFE, university and engineering companies hopes to stem the flow.

Bitter end to insurance claim

A dispute over an insurance claim to replace roof insulation allegedly damaged after the Hazelwood mine fire has ended in disappointment for a Morwell resident.

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