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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.

Morwell woman charged over alleged stabbing

A 39 year-old Morwell woman has been charged with intentionally causing serious injury after an alleged stabbing incident on Friday, which left a Morwell man in a critical condition.

Corrosion forces V/Line track closure near Morwell

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

Man charged with Thursday’s police chase

A 25 year-old Endeavour Hills man has been charged with eight counts of robbery while carrying a shotgun following Thursday's police chase through south-east Melbourne and Gippsland.

Ambos’ ‘tremendous effort’ during mine fire honoured

Ambulance officers deployed to the Latrobe Valley during the Hazelwood mine fire disaster have been recognised at an awards ceremony.

The park’s got it covered

A COVERED piazza will soon be installed at Gippsland Immigration Park, Morwell to shelter visitors from the elements.

Significant gas rise expected

Independent non-partisan think tank the Grattan Institute has warned average Victorian households can expect to pay more than $300 a year extra for gas from mid-2015.

Theft rocks quake scientists

Aftershocks of the earthquake near Moe on Friday night could not be recorded because crucial parts of a seismic monitoring unit were stolen soon after the event.

Always look on the sunny side

Unused, unfavourable spaces will become a happy and vibrant trail when thousands of sunflowers are planted across the Latrobe Valley.

Police to rake in golf course vandals

THE golfing faux pas of failing to rake the sand may be excused temporarily at Yallourn Golf Club following dual incidents of criminal damage.

Forum places TAFE front and centre

RAISING awareness prior to the state election about the "devastating cuts to TAFEs" in recent years was the aim of a community meeting on Tuesday.

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