Gambling spend down
Latrobe Valley gamblers spent about $5 million dollar less on poker machines last financial year, a sign problem gambling reforms are making a positive impact, according to a local counselling service.
Ambulance crisis hits ‘critical’ levels
LATROBE Valley's ambulance service was stripped bare last week with just a single vehicle in Sale available to cover an area from Sale to Berwick for hours one night, prompting paramedics to warn the shortage was "catastrophic".
No hope for entitlements
Having worked in the Mechanical Engineering Corporation workshop since completing his apprenticeship there in 1988, sudden news of his employment's termination was a "gut wrenching experience" for Moe resident Neil Boskma.
Workers left reeling
A chapter in one of Latrobe Valley's more controversial engineering businesses came to a shock close last week, with 15 employees laid off 10 minutes before knock off and the company sent into liquidation.
Fatal Thorpdale crash
Police news - A 52 year-old Thorpdale man died at Saviges Road, Thorpdale on Friday morning after the motorcycle he was riding and a Toyota Hilux collided about 7.20am.
Trees uprooted
Latrobe City Council has expressed its shock and disappointment at the destruction of 80 trees in Morwell.
Printery to remain
MONASH University Gippsland has backflipped on plans to sack print services staff, according to the National Tertiary Education Union.
Steep battle for walking track
Caretakers of the Latrobe Valley's most celebrated new walking track are facing an uphill battle to secure ongoing funding for the trail's maintenance.
Returned dog stolen
A pet dog has gone missing from its Churchill home in the wake of a failed police attempt to have it permanently removed from its owner.
Spotlight on violence
EFFORTS to overcome Latrobe Valley's well documented battle with domestic violence were stepped up across several domains this week.
Ambos, gov to begin talks
MONTHS into protracted negotiations, parties to the state's ambulance dispute have agreed to a voluntary conciliation process at the Fair Work Commission.
Sokaluk sued for compo
The arsonist who lit a Black Saturday bushfire that killed 10 people has appeared in court over a compensation claim from the partner of one of his victims.
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Spellbinding semi-finals play out
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By LIAM DURKIN
CRICKET really is a funny game.
Finals cricket especially.
The two biggest local cricket powerhouses in recent seasons won't be playing off...
