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Concept delayed as progress stalls

MUCH-anticipated progress on a major proposal to develop Lake Narracan's surrounds for residential purposes stalled this week.

‘Aggressive’ staff cuts refuted

CLAIMS "aggressive" staff cuts at Gippsland Pathology have put patients at risk have been refuted by the service.

Dedication rewarded

More than 50 years of dedication to the community was recognised when Traralgon's Val Skinner was named Latrobe City Senior Citizen of the Year.

Steps to a healthier workplace

Staff at a Moe workplace have been encouraged to get off their seats and start moving during a Healthy Together Latrobe pilot program.

Police hunt fugitive in Latrobe Valley

A police hunt for a man convicted of manslaughter has centred on the Latrobe Valley, where authorities believe the fugitive may be hiding.

Empowering women

Exceeding expectations and achieving success were among topics discussed when women from across the state gathered at the annual National Council of Women Victoria conference on Thursday.

Running in memory of a loved one

A former Newborough woman will take on a half-marathon to raise money for a Gippsland asbestos charity, in memory of her father, who died from a disease related to the fibre.

Holding their own

Gippsland has once again dominated its regional counterparts on the big stage, this time at the inaugural Regional Design Awards held in Warrnambool last month.

Reminders remain

A local garden centre officially opened its shopfront doors again over the weekend after almost a year since a fire ravaged its building.

Making an impact

Living in a remote town under a blistering sun in a dirt hut does not sound much like a holiday to the average young person, but to a 21 year-old Traralgon woman, it has become a passion.

Latrobe Valley a ‘client of least desire’

THE Victorian head of a body representing civil contractors across the country says public infrastructure in the Latrobe Valley will be stymied if a new council procurement policy is upheld tonight.

Replacement pipeline tipped for late 2014

Esso Australia has moved to allay potential concerns of Gippsland landholders, ahead of a major pipeline replacement project tipped to commence late 2014.

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