Uniting for education
THE Gippsland higher education and training sector has announced a merger between two TAFEs and the newly-established Federation University.
Be patient and survive
Driver impatience will lead to devastation. That's the Latrobe Highway Patrol's message to motorists this Easter.
Early lockout imposed
The Latrobe Valley’s largest late-night venue will shut at 4am on weekends and impose a lockout of 1.30am following a decision by the liquor licensing watchdog.
Moe death not suspicious
The death of a 40 year-old man, whose body was found in a Moe house last week, is not being treated as suspicious.
Festival returns to spud town
There is a buzz in the air at Thorpdale, with the town’s famous potato festival set to return next year after a 12-year hiatus.
No link between ash and flash
Ash, dust or other contaminants on insulators are not believed to have caused the flashover at Morwell terminal, with preliminary results of an investigation showing no causal link.
Cash-strapped cabs
The manager of one of the Latrobe Valley's largest taxi companies has applauded a fare increase, but still harbours concerns for her cash-strapped fleet of drivers
Good to be back home
Residents of a Morwell aged care facility have returned six weeks after relocating in response to health concerns surrounding the Hazelwood mine fire.
Fire inquiry hears community concerns at first meetings
Former State Electricity Commission Victoria workers have attributed the length of the Hazelwood mine fire to ignorance of local knowledge.
Investigation dumped
Australian Paper's ongoing campaign to tackle cheap Chinese paper imports has been dealt a blow, after a Federal investigation found the country is not 'dumping' product in the Australian market.
Pondage closed for Easter
Hazelwood Pondage will remain closed during the upcoming Easter and Anzac Day holidays due to blue green algal blooms.
Gippsland trains late again
The Gippsland rail line was the worst performing V/Line service in the past 12 months, with only 80.7 per cent of services delivered to Traralgon on time, according to government data.
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Maroons peaking in time
FOOTBALL
GIPPSLAND LEAGUE
By LIAM DURKIN
FINALS-type weather greeted Gippsland League venues at the weekend.
With September only a few weeks away, players were given a good test...
