Social talk – ‘Colin’s last stand’
Social talk - Mr Bermingham's original story, 'Colin's last stand', published in Monday's Express, received more than 20 comments from our readers on Facebook.
Talks go backwards
The latest attempt to reach an enterprise agreement for locked out Yallourn workers has again passed without resolution, with no further commitments set to re-continue negotiations.
Moe community rejoices
It was a proposal dogged by disagreement delay, but Moe community leaders have finally been given the assurance they need to know the town's railway revitalisation project will go ahead.
Engineering a new pathway
A RANGE of extra courses, including a new engineering pathway, will be offered in Gippsland next year as Monash University moves to merge with the University of Ballarat.
Clean coal funds to be stripped
LATROBE Valley's efforts to secure the long-term, cleaner use of brown coal were thwarted last week when the Federal Government revealed it would rip funds from vital programs.
Trains packed to the hilt
The State Government has defended its commitment to V/Line passenger safety, after a compliance report found the Gippsland line experienced 69 breaches of passenger to seat ratios in three months.
Mental health reformist delivers lecture
FORMER Australian of the Year Professor Patrick McGorry delivered the 30th Len Falk Lecture to the Australian College of Educator's Gippsland branch last week.
Stem the rising tide of mental illness
Mental illness is a "sleeping giant" and last week internationally renowned advocate Professor Patrick McGorry was in the Latrobe Valley urging us all to help stem the rising tide.
Colin’s last stand
An ailing Morwell man has vowed to fight for his prized curbside garden, amid ongoing pressure from government authorities to remove the pot plants and shrubs.
Seized dog returned to owner
A pet dog has been allowed to return to its Churchill owner after it was seized by police earlier this month under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act when it was found at the bottom of a wheelie bin.
Man nabbed in Morwell
Victoria Police special operations officers have this morning arrested a 24 year-old Pakenham man in Gona Street, Morwell in relation to an alleged kidnapping.
Turmoil affects future investment
Ongoing industrial turmoil at Yallourn power station could jeopardise Latrobe Valley's ability to attract future investment, according to a Gippsland-based lobby group.
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LOCAL primary school teacher and skydiver, Kallan Fitzclarence, achieved great success at the Australian & New Zealand National Canopy Piloting Championships in Sydney...
