State Government defends TAFE funding changes
The State Government has defended its latest funding changes to the TAFE sector, which could see fees for the popular hospitality courses at GippsTAFE skyrocket next year.
No-fracking way
AN oil and gas drilling company plans to use one of its Gippsland sites to test a possible alternative to the controversial method of hydraulic fracturing.
Valley’s blitz on family violence
The Latrobe Valley's dedicated Family Violence Unit has become one of the most effective response teams in the state.
Government money returned
THE remains of $50 million in State Government money awarded to HRL's ill-fated Dual Gas plant proposal, planned for a Morwell construction, has been returned to government coffers.
TAFEs to probe merger
A POTENTIAL merger between GippsTAFE and Chisholm Institute of TAFE will be workshopped over the coming months, through a Memorandum of Understanding signed between parties exploring joint course delivery models.
Clinic expands care
TRARALGON'S Breed Street Clinic will be better equipped to train the next generation of doctors and nurses following a $750,000 extension.
Festive fun
THE talents of Latrobe Valley's creative community were on display at a spring festival, celebrating sustainability and design in Morwell on Friday night.
Not violent, not silent
IN an area where rates of family violence are high, Phil Cleary said the Latrobe Valley had an opportunity to lead in the campaign to stop violence against women.
Food for thought
PARTICIPANTS in Jamie's Ministry of Food Mobile Kitchen shared a home-cooked meal for the final time last week, after they celebrated the conclusion of their five-week cooking course.
Agile Ninja kicks on
A HAZELWOOD girl's sleepless nights have ended after a charity stepped in to save her beloved cat, Ninja.
The drive to get back on the road
A FREE learn-to-drive Morwell-based program has joined forces with a local bank to ensure its learner drivers always have the opportunity behind the wheel.
Traralgon show will go on
THE Traralgon and District Agricultural Society is calling on the community to take advantage of the activities on offer at this weekend's Traralgon Show, despite the absence of equestrian events.
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Melbourne makes Opals cut
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BY BLAKE METCALF-HOLT
SEVEN cuts were made for the Australian Opals, with Traralgon's Jade Melbourne holding her spot.
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