‘From ashes to action’
There'll be a handful of blokes across the Latrobe Valley stoking briquettes into backyard barbecues this Boxing Day, sparing a few moments thought for a much larger briquette fire 10 years earlier.
Jobs to go ahead of closure
Up to 15 redundancies are being sought at Australian Char as a result of the upcoming closure of its Morwell char production facility, according to the union representing about 20 workers at the company.
Fire restrictions in force
Fire restrictions will begin in Latrobe City and Baw Baw Shire from today.
The Smith Family awarded
THE Smith Family in Gippsland has been recognised for its ongoing delivery of educational support to Kurnai College, and the suite of Learning for Life programs across Morwell and Churchill.
Interim CEO appointed
GippsTAFE chair John Mitchell will man the helm of Latrobe City while it searches for a replacement for outgoing chief executive Paul Buckley.
Shared pathway route approved
Latrobe City Council has endorsed a route for a shared pathway between Morwell and Traralgon following public consultation, years after the idea was first mooted.
Safety ‘breached’ on V/Line trains
The safe number of total passengers allowed on V/Line services was breached 55 times over a six-month period on the Traralgon service in the first half of 2013.
Charity money stolen
Charity tins stolen from Moe stores has disappointed a fundraising stalwart for the Royal Children's Hospital Good Friday Appeal.
‘Merger must be local’
The Gippsland Trades and Labour Council has put its hat into the TAFE merger debate, throwing support behind a collaboration between GippsTAFE, AdvanceTAFE and Federation University of Australia.
Let’s stop the culture shock
South Sudanese migrant Abraham Malual says migrant populations can get into serious trouble without understanding the differences in Australian law.
Duelling fire experts
The magistrate presiding over the hearing for the man accused of causing the Aberfeldy bushfire has expressed concerns the matter had become a case of "duelling experts", in the absence of hard evidence.
Operation Christmas appeal
Volunteers from the ItalianAustralian Club have helped launch the 2013 Latrobe Regional Hospital Christmas Appeal.
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Student-led clinic aims to boost allied health services
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FEDERATION University Australia is boosting allied health services in Gippsland while giving students critical hands-on training, with the opening of its community wellness...
