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Commitment to tech school

The Labor Party will not say how much it will spend upgrading government schools struggling to maintain outdated buildings, but has committed to build a $10 million Gippsland-based technical school.

Kurnai’s timeline of neglect

A Kurnai College council report is calling for funding to rebuild its Morwell campus, one of the most dilapidated facilities in the state.

Fire preparation work underway

Hazelwood mine operator GDF SUEZ has provided tours of fire preparation work in the open cut to dampen community fear prior to the fire season.

Fire destroys home

A Moe South family's home was destroyed in a fire on Thursday night.

Mine rehab an ‘important issue’

Local community group Voices of the Valley has joined the growing chorus of calls to accelerate the rehabilitation of Latrobe Valley's ageing mine network.

Committed to a new Moe station

Moe Fire Brigade has cautiously welcomed a $800,000 election commitment from the State Government, which would see the "inadequate" station relocated if the Coalition is re-elected in November.

Graffiti incident

Police are investigating a graffiti incident where several messages were written on the wall of an Albert Street business in Moe about 2.20pm on...

Solving the prostate puzzle

Men diagnosed with prostate cancer often face an "overwhelming" amount of information, leaving them confused about treatment options, according to the Latrobe Valley Prostate Support Group.

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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Making public transport safe

  VICTORIA Police conducted a highly visible operation across Latrobe Valley's public transport network on Tuesday, April 28. Officers from Moe, Morwell and Traralgon uniform teamed...