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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.

Health will not be compromised: Telstra

Telstra has moved to reassure Traralgon residents preparations for the upcoming National Broadband Network rollout, which could involve the handling of aged asbestos infrastructure, will not compromise public health.

Bold coal export vision

A NEW coal technology developer planning to export Latrobe Valley coal to China has taken its business model public, claiming it defies global uncertainty surrounding demand for Australia's coal exports.

‘Branding’ strategy on hold

AN image strategy designed to change external negative perceptions of the Latrobe Valley has been put on hold indefinitely.

Crime rate jumps

DEBATE flared last week over the Latrobe Valley's soaring crime rates, with new data showing big jumps in drug offences and family violence rates.

TAFE takings down

The financial takings of Central Gippsland Institute of TAFE took a significant hit in 2012, with its surplus down 45 per cent on the previous year, an audit of the sector has shown.

Valley should build on coal strengths: Weller

THE author of a key report into the impact of carbon pricing on the Latrobe Valley believes attempts to 'diversify' the region's economic base are likely to fall flat.

Wallaby dragged

A dead Swamp wallaby which appeared to have been dragged around the streets of Traralgon was found dumped in Hotham Street early Friday morning.

Coal plans on the table

The latest brown coal new technology developer with Latrobe Valley ambitions, Newtech Energy, is presenting its development plans to the community tomorrow.

Council to vote on accepting merger

Latrobe City Council will tonight vote on whether it is prepared to accept a final decision by Monash University to merge the Gippsland campus with the University of Ballarat.

Drug action planned

LATROBE Valley service providers are gearing up to mark Drug Action Week this month, amid new data showing a spike in the local use of methamphetamines.

HRL money fate unclear

The fate of $30 million in Victorian taxpayer money, awarded to HRL's embattled dual gas project, remains unclear, more than 10 months after Commonwealth funding for the project was withdrawn.

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