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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.

Action takes its toll

Latrobe Valley's first power station walk-out in more than a decade has taken a costly toll, with station operator EnergyAustralia warning continued action will jeopardise future employment opportunities at the operation.

Main Drain fine

A GEOTECHNICAL assessment of the Princes Freeway in Morwell has found the town's main drain is functioning correctly.

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.

GippsTAFE chair denies sacking

THE chair of Central Gippsland Institute of TAFE David Gittins has denied media reports of being "sacked" by Higher Education and Skills Minister Peter Hall.

‘Disgraceful’ spend on Gippsland rail

THE State Government's dedication to Gippsland rail services has been labelled "disgraceful", after announcing it had allocated less than one per cent of country rail maintenance funding to the region.

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Maroons march into decider

FOOTBALL GIPPSLAND LEAGUE By LIAM DURKIN   RINSE and repeat. Traralgon set up a Grand Final rematch with Leongatha after defeating Moe in the Gippsland League preliminary final. The Maroons...