Keen for funding
A NEW Federal Minister was in the Latrobe Valley yesterday keen to explore the potential for funding two key infrastructure projects in the region.
Moe stalwart passes on
THE day before Anzac Day Moe lost a true stalwart of the town with the passing of long-time Returned and Services League treasurer Peter Lerstang.
Boosting the bottom line
GIPPSLAND businesses are reacting to current market forces "proactively and co-operatively", but rising utility costs have forced a widespread re-think of business practices, according to the region's peak business body.
‘Moral right’ to offer support
MONASH University has a "moral obligation" to help financially underwrite the first five years of any new university entity in Gippsland.
Unlocking the region’s potential
One of Latrobe Valley's largest freight trucking businesses has welcomed changes to State Government legislation which will allow B-triple truck and trailer combinations to drive along the Princes Highway.
Workers rally
About 70 Latrobe Valley workers from a range of trades this morning called on Australian Paper to focus on local jobs.
Family’s horror day out
A Gippsland mother has told of her horror at the shooting death of her family pet on a Latrobe Valley roadside.
We will never forget
Thousands of people across the Latrobe Valley have gathered in solemn respect to honour the fallen, the returned and the current service men and women of the region.
Mateship renewed on return to Vietnam
ANZAC DAY- For 46 years Lyn Giles didn’t want to return to Vietnam.
Tribute to a son of Traralgon
ANZAC DAY - Mac Horne. His father was Dr Herbert Roger Horne, a local medical practitioner and his mother was Flora Macmillan, formerly from Hazelwood Station.
Side by side through war
ANZAC DAY - Bharansher Rai will never forget the first time he marched in the Anzac Day parade at Moe.
‘Little reprieve’ for schools
Latrobe Valley's most disadvantaged schools have missed out on extra maintenance funds, despite a statewide maintenance audit funding parts of them were in "poor condition".