Costly proposal
A peak medical body has chastised recommendations the Federal Government replace universal bulk billing with co-payment charges for visits to the doctor, as part of measures which would be "sorely felt" in the Latrobe Valley.
From little things, big things grow
MIRBOO NORTH will celebrate its artistic community while raising money for its local primary school this Mother's Day weekend.
Chief agrees health study not long enough
Victoria's chief health officer Dr Rosemary Lester has voiced her support for the study into long-term health impacts of the Hazelwood mine fire to run beyond the proposed 10 years.
All eyes on festival opener
The inaugural Valley Art Festival has opened in popular fashion, with a large crowd turning out on Friday night to view work from five art groups across Latrobe at the Traralgon Court House.
Sharin’ a great yarn or two
The rich local history of Latrobe Valley's indigenous community will be enshrined on video, with the help of a local contingent of Koorie teenagers trying their hand at filmmaking.
Back to drawing board
THE protracted wait for construction of a new home for three Morwell primary schools is set to continue, with the State Government revealing it intends to go back to the drawing board.
No budget surprises
There were no surprises for the Latrobe Valley in the State Budget, with the previously announced $73 million Latrobe Regional Hospital expansion remaining the region's big ticket item.
What we got: State Budget 2014-15
The previously announced $73 million for an expansion of Latrobe Regional Hospital was the Latrobe Valley's biggest ticket item in today's State Budget.
FTB B targeted
SUPPORT for Gippsland families is expected to tighten if the Abbott Government acts on recommendations to reduce family tax benefits.
Dropping floor on wage
Low-income earners could be thousands of dollars out of pocket if the Federal Government adopts recommendations made by the Commission of Audit.
You never stop looking
Where does an eccentric accumulator of Moe soft drink bottles go to expand their collection? With a passion for most things classic and quirky, Moe antique and collectable picker David King may just be the man.
Project heating up
It is crunch time for an ambitious plan to create a socialised solar heating manufacturing plant in Morwell, with the co-operative renewing a call out for support amid ominous signs for the manufacturing sector.
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From the archives with Aidan Knight
50 years ago
The Express, February 25, 1976
Double the charge on bottles: Shire
MORWELL Shire Council will press for the deposit on soft drink bottles to...
