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Beacon bucking the trend

A NATIONAL report has found non-profit organisation Beacon, working across Gippsland schools, is "bucking the youth unemployment trend".

Hunt’s ambitious Valley prediction 

THE Federal Government's new environment minister, Greg Hunt, has stood by claims Latrobe Valley power generation emissions could be halved within 10 years.

FedUni appoints new leader

GIPPSLAND’S new Federation University campus will be fronted by long-time local Monash academic Dr Harry Ballis from next year.

Push for recycled water

Gippsland water users could find themselves one day drinking water produced from household sewage, if a renewed push by scientists to embrace recycled water is successful. 

Cutbacks impact on health

Mental health advocates have warned a "major detrimental impact" is being felt by Latrobe Valley people suffering depression and anxiety disorders following Medicare cutbacks to counselling support.

Principal workload overwhelms

The majority of Gippsland principals are stressed, overworked and feel under-resourced, according to the Australia Education Union taking aim at State Government's allocation of education resources.

Community cop honoured

Brett Godden formally recognised for all the qualities that have endeared him to the public for 32 years.

Government to investigate paper ‘dumping’

Federal Government to look into alleged 'dumping' of Chinese paper product into the local market.

It’s just not cricket

Stolen gear returned after on-the-ball Cash Converters staffer catches thief out in on-sale attempt.

Getting young mums back on track

Young mums disengaged from education offered a unique chance to return to school.

Asbestos exposure scare

Twelve maintenance workers on a shut-down at Hazelwood Power Station may have been exposed to asbestos, a union has revealed.

Urban roo’s tragic end

A RARE sighting of a kangaroo hopping through the streets of Morwell has ended in the native animal's death.

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From the archives with Aidan Knight

50 years ago The Express, April 2, 1976 The pong stays for winter THE APM "pong" will continue to offend Latrobe Valley noses for yet another winter....