Green office complex go-ahead
A FOUR-storey retail and office complex is set to be built in the centre of Traralgon to house two government agencies.
Uni merger to be ‘acknowledged’
Latrobe City Council has grudgingly acknowledged a merger between Monash University Gippsland and the University of Ballarat is inevitable.
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.
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BY BLAKE METCALF-HOLT
FROM the age of six, all Ken Dunlop wanted to be was a wrestler.
Seeing his dreams become a reality under the stage...
