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The next step forward

A merger between GippsTAFE, Advance TAFE and Federation University has been mooted as the next step forward in 'open access' education.

Union fears job losses

Education unions have warned a tertiary sector amalgamation could impact jobs and course delivery in the local community.

It’s all about the country life

It was his wife's childhood dream to own horses that finalised Tom Mesilane's decision to move his family to the Latrobe Valley.

Dementia group forgotten

The next meeting of the Latrobe Valley Dementia Support Group could be its last.

House comes under fire

Morwell Neighbourhood House is holding onto hopes it might be 'off-the-hook' following a funding scare.

Return to familiar surrounds

CHILDREN are playing in the fresh air again at a Morwell childcare centre after relocating two months ago in response to the Hazelwood mine fire.

Veteran shopfront compromise

MORWELL veterans have expressed disappointment, yet mild relief, to discover their Department of Veterans' Affairs local shopfront will be co-located to Department of Human Services Morwell

Hockey horror

Latrobe Valley Hockey Association players are facing another season without suitable protection from the elements.

Pension age increase

A GIPPSLAND MP has called for a "reality check" around the aged pension debate, criticising Federal Treasurer Joe Hockey's suggestion Australians should retire at 70 years old.

On the road to health awareness

Another step has been taken towards promoting men's health awareness in the Latrobe Valley in the lead-up to the Biggest Ever Blokes BBQ.

The healthy change

From a desk-bound deadline day, to arvo hunger pangs that simply must be satisfied with a piece of Shirley from accounting's 50th birthday cake, each working week throws up a multitude of hurdles to a healthy lifestyle.

Inquiry sessions end

Environmental and health concerns were drummed into the board at the final community consultation of the Hazelwood Mine Fire Inquiry in Traralgon yesterday.

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