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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.

Help make recovery easier

GIPPSLANDERS are being urged to contribute to a nationwide survey that will assist the Red Cross in better serving disaster victims.

Fight continues

Unions have vowed to continue to fight for local jobs, after the next phase of a multi-million dollar recycling plant at Australian Paper's Maryvale Mill was awarded to a Melbourne-based contractor.

Accused murderer to front court in October

A TRARALGON man facing a murder charge will reappear in the Latrobe Valley Magistrate's Court for a contested committal mention in October.

House damaged

A property at the Crinigan and Bridle roads, Morwell intersection was damaged again after a vehicle collided with a fence in the early hours on Saturday.

Collateral damage

Latrobe Valley's already strained employment landscape has been dealt a crippling blow, after industrial action at Yallourn power station put a 12-month delay on at least 600 job opportunities during an ongoing construction downturn.

Outage workers ‘shattered’

When Latrobe Valley boilermaker 'James' found out Yallourn Power Station had delayed a major generation unit outage by 12 months, he immediately became concerned for his family.

Interactive climate modelling

CLIMATE change will force average Latrobe Valley temperatures to jump from two to three degrees over the next 50 years, according to comprehensive climate modelling software designed exclusively for Gippsland.

The love of the job

SECOND year glass and glazing apprentice Dean Carter loves what he does.

A lesson in inattention

WHEN Latrobe City Council decided last week to move forward with plans to revitalise Moe, a packed town hall erupted with applause.

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