Primary focus on healthcare
The Gippsland organisation which aims to identify local health needs and coordinate primary healthcare services remains in limbo as it waits for impending changes to the sector.
A streak of fortune
There's been two million reasons to celebrate at Morwell's Commercial Road newsagency, where staff are starting to believe a little superstition can go a long way.
How to cope with the Christmas chaos
It is called the happiest time of the year, but Christmas can also cause plenty of stress as people scramble to shop for gifts and prepare for the holidays.
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.
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.
The spirit of Christmas
IT is said that Santa Claus uses a sleigh to deliver Christmas gifts, but in the Latrobe Valley he opts for a motorcycle.
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.
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GIPPSLAND LEAGUE
By LIAM DURKIN
FINALS-type weather greeted Gippsland League venues at the weekend.
With September only a few weeks away, players were given a good test...
