Report underlines bleak outlook for TAFEs
FORMER Gippsland educational institutions GippsTAFE and Advance TAFE were in "dire financial trouble" before deciding to merge, a Victorian auditor-general report has revealed.
Morwell’s Lurgi site presents ‘astronomical’ opportunity
A COLOSSAL industrial park along Morwell's Tramway Road could become a research and development hub for diversified timber products and electricity generation, if one of Latrobe City Council's employment visions eventuate.
Truckie committed to stand trial
A CAMPBELLFIELD truck driver charged with 67 sexual offences allegedly carried out in multiple towns across Victoria, including the Latrobe Valley, has been committed to stand trial.
Brass band bound for northern England
MUSICIANS from across Gippsland will pay tribute to fallen Australian soldiers buried in France and visit other renowned coal-mining towns in England when they go on tour next year.
The lost letter of a Light Horseman
LONG-TERM member of the Morwell RSL, Danny Gallagher knew little of his father's time in the First Light Horse Regiment until after his death.
Fire sparks increased monitoring
A HOTSPOT detection program in the Hazelwood coal mine will escalate, after it emerged there had been no thermal technology monitoring prior to last week's surprise winter fire, according to Fire Services Commissioner Craig Lapsley
Sewing hope for young women
IMAGINE having no access to sanitary products during menstruation. What would you do?
Visual feast in mountain village
LIONS, lanterns and a moon gate are among attractions brightening up the region's historic mountain township as part of this year's Chinese-themed light festival.
Partnership to boost community groups
Trade unionists and community groups gathered at Morwell's Cafe Crema on Monday to kick off a new community-building initiative by the Gippsland Trades and Labour Council.
Rack your brains to ease maternal pains
NEWS about women suffering maternal injuries in Ethiopia has moved a Moe resident to gather her friends and organise a trivia night to raise funds and extend help.
Council managers appointed
Four new general managers have been employed at Latrobe City Council as part of a restructure which acting chief executive John Mitchell said aimed to streamline service delivery and provide cost efficiencies for the community.
$5 million for Lurgi site revamp
BREAKING: A troubled industrial estate could become the key to a much-needed revamp of Morwell's employment landscape, through a $5 million joint-government makeover to be announced this morning.
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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...
