Ambulance crisis hits ‘critical’ levels
LATROBE Valley's ambulance service was stripped bare last week with just a single vehicle in Sale available to cover an area from Sale to Berwick for hours one night, prompting paramedics to warn the shortage was "catastrophic".
No hope for entitlements
Having worked in the Mechanical Engineering Corporation workshop since completing his apprenticeship there in 1988, sudden news of his employment's termination was a "gut wrenching experience" for Moe resident Neil Boskma.
Baw Baw’s new councillor
Peter Kostos has been elected as a councillor for Baw Baw Shire's Mount Worth Ward after a countback of votes by the Victorian Electoral Commission on Monday.
Keeping high speed rail agenda on track
Calls for a high speed rail to come through Gippsland have persisted, with local councils calling on state and federal governments to conduct a cost-benefit analysis on the proposed route.
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.
Ambos, gov to begin talks
MONTHS into protracted negotiations, parties to the state's ambulance dispute have agreed to a voluntary conciliation process at the Fair Work Commission.
Sokaluk sued for compo
The arsonist who lit a Black Saturday bushfire that killed 10 people has appeared in court over a compensation claim from the partner of one of his victims.
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Latrobe pauses for reconciliation
All together: The Boorun Boys performed cultural dances to mark the start of Reconciliation Week. Photographs: Aidan Knight
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