School teachers urged to maintain pressure
Gippsland teachers are being urged to maintain pressure on the State Government to sign up for education funding reforms, before the announcement of a federal election date terminates the negotiation period.
Funding milestone welcomed
Gippsland's Catholic primary and secondary school sector has welcomed a "significant" funding milestone, after signing up to the Better Schools plan last week.
Price hike to cause arts headache
Amateur theatre and community groups are set to feel a sharp rise in the cost of hiring Traralgon's Little Theatre and Town Hall after Latrobe City Council corrected an error in its fees and charges.
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.
Police investigate Westbury fatal crash
The Victoria Police Major Collision Unit is investigating a fatal crash at Westbury yesterday morning.
EnergyAustralia expands operations
Yallourn Power Station owner-operator EnergyAustralia has purchased two black coal-fired power stations in New South Wales, as the state moves to privatise its power sector.
Lockout remains
The industrial stalemate at Yallourn Power Station will only be broken if the union representing 75 locked out operators moves from its current passive protest position, according to an industrial law expert.
GSI freeze causes ‘further inconvenience’
Thousands of mum and dad investors face another fortnight of uncertainty, after mortgage fund Gippsland Secured Investments announced it was extending a hold on withdrawals until 13 August.
Colin’s garden upheaval continues
Latrobe City Council has refuted claims by prime time current affairs program A Current Affair its coverage of a Morwell nature strip garden dispute had forced resolution of the issue.
More funding for Moe civic hub
MOE'S plan to revitalise its town centre was given a further boost on Friday with news of additional funding from the State Government.
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