It’s official: Northe, Blackwood retain seats
Successful candidates for the seats of Morwell and Narracan have been officially declared by the Victorian Electoral Commission, as results for the lower house were finalised this week.
Latrobe City CEO appointed
Latrobe City Council has appointed Gary Van Driel as its new chief executive, who will begin working in the role from 19 January.
Stories shared in free show
A LOCAL identity's story will feature in an inspiring, funny and moving music theatre show by the Victorian Trade Union Choir at Kernot Hall on Saturday, 13 December.
Adopting a four-legged friend
Boolarra resident Warwick Patience has been called an "adoption failure", known to provide full-time care to greyhounds after an initial temporary adoption placement. Since 1997 he has fostered 80 dogs, despite never being connected with greyhound racing.
Motorists treated with ‘contempt’
Morwell's exorbitant LPG prices have been highlighted once again in a scathing analysis from driving lobby group RACV, which says fuel companies are treating regional motorists with contempt.
Police commissioner urges men to change attitude
Changing men's attitudes towards women and upholding gender equality in society are the cornerstones of preventing family violence, according to Victoria Police Chief Commissioner Ken Lay.
Mental health stoush
THE Health and Community Services Union has called on Latrobe Regional Hospital to withdraw plans to "contract out" its residential mental health facility in Traralgon.
Deputy Ryan a step in the right direction: Member for Morwell
RE-elected for Morwell Russell Northe has welcomed the election of Peter Walsh as leader of the Nationals and Stephanie Ryan as deputy.
Gippsland Catholic Bishop appointed
After more than 12 months in limbo, Gippsland's Catholic community has been appointed a new Bishop, announced in a ceremony at the Vatican last week.
Panic stations?
STAFF have been asked for voluntary redundancies at Federation University in a $35 million savings efficiency strategy across its Churchill and Ballarat campuses.
Input sought for health study
Morwell residents will be asked to play a critical role in the long-term health impacts study of the Hazelwood mine fire, recently awarded to Monash University.
Minister talks coal
The former Coalition government may have talked up the progress of its controversial coal allocation plan, according to Labor's new energy and mining minister Lily D'Ambrosio.
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Maroons grind out hard fought victory
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GIPPSLAND LEAGUE
By LIAM DURKIN
ROUND 8 of the Gippsland League was spread across Saturday and Sunday at the weekend.
The round carried greater gravitas than usual,...
