Facing the great unknown
Monash University Gippsland student Clinton Bush and young teacher Michael Heyne will ride their motorbikes from London to Cape Town at the end of this year in support of young people in Zambia.
Asbestos plan support
A NATIONAL plan to protect Australians from asbestos-related diseases has been cautiously welcomed by Gippsland's asbestos support group as the Federal Government announces funding.
Aero jobs in free fall
Latrobe Valley’s flagship manufacturing operation GippsAero is moving to shed about 40 workers, in a restructure which has taken government stakeholders by surprise.
Mayor Kam stands firm
FOUR of Latrobe City Mayor Sandy Kam's peers have publicly backed her decision to remain in the position in the wake of calls for her to step down.
Latrobe City Council’s four-year plan
JOB creation has emerged as the number one priority of Latrobe City Council as part of its vision for the next four years.
Medical school is key
THE Gippsland Medical School's survival was a key condition imposed by the State Government on any moves to create a new university entity in the region.
More concerns over ambulance waits
WHILE politicians continue to argue over ambulance service funding figures, local paramedics say Latrobe Valley patients face lengthy, and inappropriate responses to urgent cases.
A need for drug and alcohol awareness
AMBULANCES are called to more cases of alcohol and drug abuse in the Latrobe Valley than in any other Victorian region, per head of population.
No smoking zones
Smoking bans at playgrounds, skate parks, public swimming pools and children's sport events could be enforced if the State Government's proposed changes to the Tobacco Act are legislated.
Federal budget: ‘Little for Gippsland’
THE Federal Budget has been widely panned as containing few initiatives of value to Gippsland.
Valley teachers vote yes
Latrobe Valley's primary and secondary teaching community has voted to accept a pay deal from the State Government, however the agreement is yet to attract comprehensive support.
Mill lockout remains
ABOUT a dozen workers remain locked out of Australian Paper's Maryvale Mill, supported by about 140 of the plant's maintenance workforce as unions and the site's major contractor continue their dispute over an enterprise bargaining agreement.
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SEVEN cuts were made for the Australian Opals, with Traralgon's Jade Melbourne holding her spot.
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