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Development on hold

A $60 million private development in Traralgon's central business district remains on hold.

Figures not accurate depiction

A KEY local charity organisation has challenged recent findings that Traralgon was faring much better, socio-economically, than other Latrobe Valley towns.

Poor show at water forum

A CONSUMER advocacy group is urging Latrobe Valley residents to have their say on the future of water prices in the wake of a poorly-attended public forum.

Impasse reached as strike action looms

An impasse has arisen between Yallourn power station's chief union and station operator Energy Australia, with a 48-hour stop-work planned by workers from this Wednesday.

Injury claims cost millions

ALMOST 300 Latrobe Valley construction workers have been injured badly enough over the past five years to make a compensation claim, costing more than $24 million in related expenses.

Boost to benefit Moe

Moe-based builders are optimistic the town's Mitchell Grove residential development will boost construction opportunities, with flow-on benefits for businesses and the wider community.

Family’s ‘horrible’ ordeal to end

Lisa and Steven Pavlic wake multiple times a night to the screech of tyres.

Lobby to defer worker cuts

Unions will today urge Hazelwood Power Station's sole maintenance contractor Fluor Global Services to hold off on the retrenchment of 37 workers.

Most disadvantaged

NEWLY released data has ranked Morwell and Moe in the top 10 per cent of Australia's most disadvantaged towns.

Push for major airport project

KEY regional advocates will meet with State Planning Minister Matthew Guy within weeks in an effort to convince the government a third airport for Victoria should be built in Gippsland, or at least in the state's south-east.

Merger decision delay unlikely

Monash Gippsland is not likely to delay a decision on its proposed merger with the University of Ballarat, despite calls from Latrobe City Council for more information.

Carving out some support

A handmade coffee table will be raffled off to raise money for an acquired brain injury support organisation.

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