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Battersby focused on ‘opportunities’

A PLAN to build domestic student numbers at Monash University Gippsland by easing entry requirements was outlined to local staff this week.

Mayor Kam stands firm

FOUR of Latrobe City Mayor Sandy Kam's peers have publicly backed her decision to remain in the position in the wake of calls for her to step down.

Latrobe City Council’s four-year plan

JOB creation has emerged as the number one priority of Latrobe City Council as part of its vision for the next four years.

Medical school is key

THE Gippsland Medical School's survival was a key condition imposed by the State Government on any moves to create a new university entity in the region.

More concerns over ambulance waits

WHILE politicians continue to argue over ambulance service funding figures, local paramedics say Latrobe Valley patients face lengthy, and inappropriate responses to urgent cases.

A need for drug and alcohol awareness

AMBULANCES are called to more cases of alcohol and drug abuse in the Latrobe Valley than in any other Victorian region, per head of population.

Mayor ‘not standing down’

BREAKING: Latrobe City Mayor Sandy Kam has announced she will not stand down in the wake of scathing accusations by a fellow councillor.

Food court cash grab

POLICE NEWS: A former Boost Juice employee was one of two women nabbed by police for allegedly stealing cash from the chain's Traralgon store.

Councillors seek La Trobe University alliance

CRACKS were evident in Latrobe City Council's response to Friday's confirmation a new regional university for Gippsland would be pursued by Monash and Ballarat universities.

Monash impact: students

WHILE the benefits of a new "regionally focused" university for Gippsland were being spruiked by university leaders on Friday, student body representatives had reservations.

Monash impact: staff

A LONG-serving Monash University Gippsland academic has called on the Gippsland community to throw its support behind a new regional university to ensure its success.

Yallourn lockout ‘obvious’

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