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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.

Gaining invaluable experience

Taking part in international business deals is not usually in the itinerary of your average high school work experience placement, but for a Traralgon boy, international flights and board meetings were an every day occurrence.

Historic prize on tour

With less than a month until the 'race that stops a nation', the Melbourne Cup arrived in Moe on Friday as part of the nation-wide tour.

Plan to grow Latrobe

A PLAN to formalise Latrobe City's status as a regional city was advanced with the endorsement of the Gippsland Regional Growth Plan this week.

Gardens open to visitors

Latrobe Valley gardens will be on show to inspire those hoping to grow fruits and vegetables this spring to get involved in their local community garden.

Strong messages

A bullet hole through the heart representing a woman's life torn apart is just one of the many confronting images featured on t-shirts displayed at Mid Valley Shopping Centre this week.

Murder accused to stand trial

Traralgon man William Scriven has been committed to stand trial for the alleged murder of 32 year-old Wayne Glenn Bayley on 22 December last year.

Procurement policy brings work to standstill

Road improvements in a Morwell street have been held up for at least a month because of Latrobe City Council's controversial new procurement guidelines.

Gippsland political stalwart resigns

The resignation of Gippsland-based political stalwart Philip Davis has been met with widespread praise for his ongoing advocacy for the region over his 21 years in parliament.

Gippsland bikies no bother 

The message could not have come clearer from a local member of the Coffin Cheaters, Gippsland's highest profile outlaw motorcycle gang.

Search for the holy grail

For countless dreaming inventors across the globe, there is no prize higher than creating perpetual motion.

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