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Bolstering investment

Gippsland's appeal to large scale businesses looking to invest in the region could be bolstered by a major rail freight rail terminal, already under construction in Melbourne's outer south eastern suburbs.

Local government matters

OPINION: Latrobe Valley voters have less interest in their local council than any other tier of government.

‘Share the burden’

Inquiries underway into the sex abuse of children in institutions have triggered trauma in abuse victims across Gippsland.

Moe house prices jump

Moe's housing market is finally "having its day", with median prices jumping 16.2 per cent in the past calendar year, making it one of the state's strongest regional price growth areas.

New group to focus on ‘ongoing prosperity’

A newly established group of peak industry bodies and private businesses, known as Future Gippsland, will focus on the region's "ongoing prosperity".

Candidates up for the challenge

A NUMBER of newly endorsed candidates are gearing up to challenge sitting members of parliament in the Gippsland and McMillan electorates at September's federal election.

Mill targets maintenance

Australian Paper has forged a partnership with company Metso to improve its maintenance operations.

Ute driver approaches second girl

Police news - Latrobe detectives are reminding parents to teach their children about stranger danger after a girl was approached by a middle-aged man in Traralgon on Friday.

Council confirms freight commitment

Latrobe City Council has reaffirmed its commitment to a proposed freight transport logistics hub in Morwell's industrial area, despite the project failing to attract firm support from the private sector.

Green office complex go-ahead

A FOUR-storey retail and office complex is set to be built in the centre of Traralgon to house two government agencies.

Uni merger to be ‘acknowledged’

Latrobe City Council has grudgingly acknowledged a merger between Monash University Gippsland and the University of Ballarat is inevitable.

Engagement ongoing

A PROPOSAL to open up the Latrobe Valley's brown coal reserves for future development will be subject to further "market engagement" efforts by the State Government.

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