Labor: Reskilling is ‘too little, too late’
The State Government has defended its preparedness for HRL's upcoming Energy Brix redundancies, after Morwell's Labor candidate accused it of "lack of foresight" in the lead up to the impending closure.
Ready to stand up for Narracan
Narracan electorate residents are encouraged to voice their opinions in the lead up to the November state election at Moe RSL next Thursday.
Plenty of room for community spirit
A MORWELL woman has offered up warehouse space to be used as a 'free store' and base for a community group to support projects in the Latrobe Valley.
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.
Snow is all go at Baw Baw
WITH only one month of the 2014 season left, Mount Baw Baw is celebrating unprecedented snow conditions and the highest visitor numbers ever recorded.
Call-to-arms amid ‘juggernaut’ of youth unemployment
A FRONTLINE Latrobe Valley support service has escalated a call-to-arms for State Government and education stakeholders to avert a "downward spiral" of youth welfare in the Latrobe Valley.
HRL’s $50 million carbon compo windfall
Morwell's terminal Energy Brix power station received almost $50 million worth of taxpayer assistance over the past two financial years - for carbon emissions it never actually produced.
Traralgon trainer wraps up on-air affair
A Traralgon personal trainer and fitness model's search for the man of her dreams came to an abrupt end last week, when she was chosen to leave reality television series The Bachelor.
Taylor’s brave fight through brain trauma
After dealing with a life-changing trauma, which resulted in an acquired brain injury, a Mirboo North teenager is now looking to help spread awareness about the disability.
Big things for small business
GIPPSLAND is hosting its inaugural small business festival with 17 events in the region's six council areas and around 340 events across Victoria.
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Maroons peaking in time
FOOTBALL
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...
