Managing the region’s growth
LATROBE Valley's population is projected to grow by a third, reaching up to 100,000, in the next 15 to 20 years.
New logistics vision welcomed
COMMITTEE for Gippsland has welcomed a new freight and logistics vision for Victoria, saying a number of the plans' key priorities supported the committee's work.
Acting mayor arrangements
Council news - Latrobe City Mayor Sandy Kam has taken a short leave of absence due to sudden and unexpected personal reasons.
Impassioned plea for donors
A terminally ill woman's race against time to find a bone marrow donor has sparked a nation-wide call out for assistance and widespread support from Latrobe Valley's indigenous and education community.
Mass mill walkout on hold
A major walkout of about 170 maintenance workers at Maryvale Mill has been temporarily averted at the 11th hour, with unions and Australian Paper knuckling down for four days of "solid" enterprise bargaining negotiations today.
Shared pathway steps closer
A proposed route for the long-awaited shared pathway connecting Morwell and Traralgon has been released more than a decade after the project was first mooted.
Drivers’ lucky escape
Two drivers were lucky to escape unhurt from a high-impact collision on Maryvale Road, Morwell, on Friday morning after an alleged illegal u-turn went wrong.
Vow to secure Moe funding
LIBERAL Member for McMillan Russell Broadbent has vowed to do all he can to secure future funding for the Moe Rail Precinct Revitalisation Project, after doubt was cast over the certainty of federal money for the project last week.
Valley on the agenda
Latrobe Valley's manufacturing capabilities and freight transport potential was on the agenda for Victorian Ports and Manufacturing Minister David Hodgett, in a visit to the region last week.
Local seats are ‘safe’
FEDERAL ELECTION - Latrobe Valley's two Coalition Federal Members of Parliament are likely to be re-elected with swings towards, according to a leading national political scientist.
Valley’s $3 billion rail and port link
A $3 billion rail line and port concept connecting the Latrobe Valley to the Bass Straight via the Ninety Mile Beach has emerged as the preferred export route by developers of alternative brown coal technologies.
Cuts ‘no significant effect’
UNIVERSITY of Ballarat has moved to allay concerns its recent announcement of course and staff cuts would have any "significant" implications for a future Federation University of Australia entity.
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Traralgon hosts major table tennis
TABLE TENNIS
By KATRINA BRANDON
BOOMING streets, squeaky courts and roars of strength bellowed throughout the Gippsland Regional Indoor Sports Stadium (GRISS) over the King’s Birthday...
