Pharmacy safety concern continues
THE Fair Work Commission is expected to deal with issues plaguing Latrobe Regional Hospital's pharmacy later this month.
Hazelwood sets pondage adrift
Latrobe City ratepayers could financially shoulder Hazelwood power station's latest cost-cutting measure, as part of a new lease arrangement proposal for Hazelwood Pondage.
Drug spike prompts call for education
A JUMP in drug offences across the Latrobe Valley has been used as the basis for a State Opposition push to see drug awareness staff reinstated in the education system.
Review remains secret
A review into Latrobe City Council's handling of the Moe Railway Precinct Revitalisation Project saga has remained out of the public eye, following a council meeting last night.
Parties still ‘working hard’
Face-to-face talks between Yallourn power station and the Construction Forestry Mining Energy Union have continued behind closed doors, as 75 operators enter their 13th week of un-paid lockout.
Palmer pipes up on coal commitment
The Victorian Government has laughed off comments by mining magnate and potential Federal senator Clive Palmer it is failing to expand Latrobe Valley's brown coal mining sector.
Council steps in for Safetech
LATROBE City Council's intervention has been, in part, credited for saving 43 Moe-based jobs and adding another 20 senior white-collar positions, a move expected to add millions of dollars to the local economy.
Energy hub ‘not appropriate’
A FEDERAL Coalition minister has sought to justify his government's axing of a multi-million dollar 'energy hub' proposal for the Latrobe Valley, but Latrobe City Council has expressed disappointment in the change.
Gippsland ‘stepping stone’ for Prowse
The effective leadership of Gippsland's Catholic community will be placed into administration in November, with the upcoming departure of Sale Diocese Bishop Christopher Prowse.
Band together for Bandit
Dedicating the little spare time he has to foster caring for homeless dogs, Richmond Football Club defender Ben Griffiths set out with his adopted kelpie Ralphy to promote a charity which rescues dogs facing death in Traralgon last week.
Forced out
A VictoriaPolice decision to axe two of its three bands, could effectively strip the local Neighbourhood Watch contingent of $3000 a year.
Council review veiled in secrecy
Latrobe City Council is keeping secret the details of a review which investigated its handling of a major Moe infrastructure plan.y
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