Students to pay loans quicker
UNIVERSITY students and graduates are concerned the proposed drop of the HELP debt repayment threshold will have negative financial consequences.
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.
Double fault flashover
TWO separate system failures led to the 'flashover' in Morwell last month that cut electricity to 80,000 homes across Gippsland, an interim report has revealed.
Sleepers’ hidden threat
A Latrobe Valley resident believes they have been exposed to hazardous chemicals, after using ex-railway sleepers as firewood, which are highly toxic when burnt.
Honouring workers
THE dangerous working conditions fire fighters and volunteers faced during the Hazelwood mine fire was highlighted at an annual workers memorial wreath laying ceremony at the Morwell Rose Garden on Friday.
Station building search continues
The Trafalgar Railway Building Committee is searching for an organisation to lease the town's vacant station building, after Baw Baw Shire declined the opportunity at Wednesday night's council meeting.
Fighting the fine print
More than 40 Morwell residents are relying on a Latrobe City contracted insurance broker to push for payouts on Hazelwood mine fire cleanup claims, which have been rejected or held up.
Calls for flexibility on pension age
Latrobe Valley senior citizens are divided on where they stand regarding the Federal Government's pension age proposal, suggesting the measure should be flexible enough to allow manual workers to retire earlier than 70.
Creating an endless use of space
With the ability to host more than 20 activities at the one time, plans for the VRI Hall in Traralgon were well-received by the community on Saturday.
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Foster’s Eddy everywhere inside 50
FOOTBALL
MID GIPPSLAND
By MITCH BERECHREEE
ROUND 8 of the Mid Gippsland Football-Netball League was highlighted by Foster forward Brett Eddy's incredible day in front of the...
