Falcon upsets coal operations
Loy Yang Power Station agreed to scale back coal mining operations on Tuesday to return a displaced falcon chick to its nesting place - 40 metres up an operational bucket wheel dredger.
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.
‘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.
Truce reached
Federal Court quashes plan to introduce stricter pay rise criteria for teachers.
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Latrobe Valley adrenaline junkies hunt the perfect storm.
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