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Recognised

SIX decades on from the Korean War, Traralgon Returned and Services League veterans of the conflict will at last be formally acknowledged and immortalised for their service this Remembrance Day.

Procurement under review

Latrobe City Council's controversial new procurement policy is up for review, after it delayed road work on a Morwell street for a month and drew strong criticism from the public and building community.

Get help to get ahead

State Member for Morwell Russell Northe has encouraged local businesses to evolve in order to remain competitive in an online world.

Compensation cuts could hit mental injury claims

Two Latrobe Valley road trauma professionals have spoken out against legislation which could prevent people psychologically scarred by car crashes from accessing compensation.

Frontline fire bombers grounded

Two fixed-wing fire bombers contracted to operate from Latrobe Regional Airport this bushfire season have been grounded amid structural integrity concerns.

Hotel proposal stymied

A developer has labelled a planning decision by Latrobe City Council to refuse a three-storey hotel for Traralgon's central business district as "inept".

Biofuels potential to be explored

The potential production and use of biofuels in Gippsland will be explored at an upcoming forum pooling national and international expertise on the emerging industry.

Teachers under pressure

Latrobe Valley teaching staff remain on edge, amid ongoing confusion surrounding the State Government's intentions to introduce stricter performance pay and review guidelines.

Shop ’til you virtually drop

CHURCHILL'S John Cecotti has created a virtual mall to redefine the way people shop online.

Distance no longer a deterrent to education

A Technology Enabled Learning Centre was officially launched at GippsTAFE Morwell today as part of a $5 million commitment to improve regional education.

NBN uncertainty

Progress on the rollout of high speed broadband to Traralgon households continues to remain unclear, with construction progress data removed from the National Broadband Network rollout website.

Shop here, shop local

In support of local business and the future viability of the Latrobe Valley, The Express has today launched its 'Buy Local - Shop Latrobe' campaign, where we encourage residents to rediscover the advantages of shopping in their own backyard.

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