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Gippsland students falling behind

A STATE-wide education audit has shed light on poor outcomes for rural students in comparison to their city counterparts.

Valley union stalwart blacklisted

Gippsland's most prominent electrical union official has been barred from entering work sites by the Fair Work Commission, for failing to disclose past industrial misdemeanors in a permit application.

Safety-net school penned for term three start

The long-awaited alternative high school promised to replace Morwell's Woolum Bellum College, which controversially closed in late 2012, is set to commence classes in term three.

Council overhauls meeting schedule

Community members wishing to speak to Latrobe City councillors on a broad range of topics at council's public presentation sessions will now have a greater chance following newly implemented procedures.

Valley suicide rates exceed national and state averages

INCIDENTS of suicide in the Latrobe Valley have promoted community action, with the region exceeding national and state averages in the most recent Australian Bureau of Statistics data.

Morwell business funds begin to flow

More than 160 Morwell businesses learned today they would share in $900,000 to help get back-on-track financially following the Hazelwood mine fire.

A ‘fair’ amount of help for region’s youth

Latrobe Valley teenagers braved the weather to swarm into a youth fair held at Victory Park, Traralgon yesterday.

Doctor’s new prescription

A TRARALGON paediatrician hopes to bring more medical practitioners to the region during his tenure as the head of Monash University School of Rural Health in the Latrobe Valley and West Gippsland.

Gippsland V/Line on track for Wi-Fi

Commuters have welcomed plans by the State Government to provide access to free Wi-Fi on V/Line services between Traralgon and Melbourne.

Moe bank robber jailed

The man who robbed Moe's Westpac bank on 23 September last year was affected by a "cocktail of stimulants and OxyContin" on the day of the offence.

Centrelink rule change welcome relief

Latrobe Valley welfare agencies have welcomed a change to Centrelink payment rules, which allows recipients to earn more through part-time work.

Body found in Moe

UPDATE: A post-mortem is this morning being conducted on the body of a man found deceased in Moe on Wednesday, as police work to determine the cause of death.

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