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Possible GippsTAFE merger concerns union

The AEU warns a merger move could put the institute out of touch with Gippsland's economy.

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.

Rail trail back on track

FUNDING concerns for Gippsland Plains Rail Trail have been put to rest after Latrobe City Council agreed to compensate part of a shortfall of more than $83,000 last week.

Rethink on beauty

A mixed-media photograph book largely shot in Moe and Trafalgar aims to empower women by encouraging a rethink of the ideals of beauty.

Key service ‘let down’

A KEY Latrobe Valley youth welfare service facing a critical undersupply of resources has accused the Victorian Department of Education of poor consultation and support provision.

Two killed in horror crash

Police are investigating the cause of a horror crash at Rosedale on Friday which claimed the life of a 45 year-old woman and young girl from the Northern Territory.

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.

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