‘Pressure cooker’ conditions
An embattled Latrobe Regional Hospital director has defended the management of its mental health wards in the face of frustrated employees speaking out against "unacceptable" working conditions.
Reform deeply needed
Apparent workplace dissatisfaction at Latrobe Regional Hospital's adult psychiatric unit, Flynn Ward, is eroding the service's ability to cater for the region's growing mental health needs, according to a leading advocate.
Praise for treatment
Warragul resident Toni Johnstone has nothing but praise for the way her father was treated during his time at Latrobe Regional Hospital's aged acute care Macalister unit.
Push to re-name Latrobe Valley train stations
Council briefs: A Latrobe City councillor has proposed the Latrobe Valley's three train stations be re-named to exclude the town they are located in.
Confusion lurks in Traralgon laneway
A Traralgon green grocer has lodged a complaint with the Independent Broad-Based Anti-Corruption Commission as part of a year-long stoush with Latrobe City Council over the status of a laneway next to their business.
Debate boils over
The debate over the procurement policy and its impact on the Traralgon netball court project reached boiling point on Monday night, with mayor Sharon Gibson requesting Cr Kellie O'Callaghan leave council chambers.
Rescue attempt dropped
An ambitious attempt to rescue collapsed mortgage fund Gippsland Secured Investments has been aborted by a group of East Gippsland business leaders, labelling the plan too risky for investors.
Court obstruction
THE Traralgon Netball Association holds grave fears for its future viability as a result of strict guidelines in Latrobe City Council's new procurement policy.
Call for climate action
The Abbott Government's plans to repeal the carbon tax were met with resistance in Traralgon on Sunday, when an estimated 110 people marched in defiance of the proposed legislation.
Judge issues ute safety plea
A Latrobe Valley judge has issued an impassioned plea with the community after sentencing a Traralgon man over the deaths of two Sale men who were thrown from the back of a utility in March.
Viney to retire from politics
Upper house member for Eastern Victoria Matthew Viney will not recontest the next state election, informing parliamentary colleagues last week he was placing priority on his health.
Truce reached
Federal Court quashes plan to introduce stricter pay rise criteria for teachers.
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The day Morwell East marched the flag home
FOOTBALL
MID GIPPSLAND
By BLAKE METCALF-HOLT
PAST players from Morwell East Football-Netball Club’s last senior flag gathered at the weekend during the Hawks home bout against Foster.
The...
