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.
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.
New measures to combat ice use
New measures announced to combat the rise in methamphetamine 'ice' use across Victoria have been welcomed locally by a key service provider.
Women’s refuge to open in Morwell
Indigenous women and children fleeing family violence will soon have a new safe place to call home in the Latrobe Valley.
Haunting legacy of Agent Orange
Colin Bermingham remembers the moment he was drenched with 'Agent Orange' like it was yesterday.
Chemical drums remain
A Morwell Vietnam war veteran is angered by authorities who he said have taken too long to remove dozens of drums, believed to contain a harmful chemical known as Agent Orange, from their burial ground near Yarram.
Valley quake’s dirty connection
Moe earthquake linked to discharge on Sydney beach.
Who is Ricky Muir?
Gippsland's unlikely election success story Ricky Muir has proved particularly elusive.
Forced out
A VictoriaPolice decision to axe two of its three bands, could effectively strip the local Neighbourhood Watch contingent of $3000 a year.
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GippsAero set to fly once more
By LIAM DURKIN
COME Josephine in my flying machine.
A momentous day in local aviation was recognised last week, with GippsAero officially announcing it was back...
