Candidates announced
WHILE the Australian Labor Party has yet to endorse a candidate to contest the seat of Gippsland at the next federal election, the Palmer United Party has committed to announcing candidates for Gippsland and McMillan within three weeks.
Synthetic drug warning
A Latrobe Valley man has warned of the effects of synthetic drugs after his legal high almost ended in tragedy.
Reality check for new coal
The man behind a stalled coal-to-fertiliser project first announced for the Latrobe Valley in 2008 has moved to cool any lingering expectations, pledging his company is having a "damn good go" at bringing the project to fruition.
Residents advised to be prepared following flood evacuation notice
UPDATE: The State Emergency Service has issued a flood prepare to evacuate notification for homes near the Traralgon Creek.
Long weekend shortfalls
MOST of Gippsland underwent periods where no ambulance was available over the Queen's Birthday long weekend, the State Opposition claimed this week.
‘Taken for granted’
BILLIONAIRE and aspiring politician Clive Palmer says the Latrobe Valley has suffered "enormous disruption" to its community at the hands of government policies and he is the man to undo the damage.
Ambo ‘spares’ wasted
THE expertise of multiple 'spare' paramedics in Gippsland is being wasted while they "sit around" at local branches instead of easing existing workloads, according to one long-time paramedic.
Woman dies following house fire
A 70 year-old Traralgon woman, who was pulled from her burning home on Tuesday, has died in hospital.
‘Light at the end of the tunnel’ – One year on
Nature can be a powerful force to overcome. Yallourn Power Station owner operator EnergyAustralia was reminded only too well of this last year, when the re-direction of an entire waterway through the middle of its open cut, catastrophically failed.
School becomes dumping ground
Albert Street Primary School students frustrated with "dangerous" rubbish continually littered on their grounds have called for Latrobe City to place permanent bins outside the school.
Bolstering investment
Gippsland's appeal to large scale businesses looking to invest in the region could be bolstered by a major rail freight rail terminal, already under construction in Melbourne's outer south eastern suburbs.
Local government matters
OPINION: Latrobe Valley voters have less interest in their local council than any other tier of government.
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Student-led clinic aims to boost allied health services
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FEDERATION University Australia is boosting allied health services in Gippsland while giving students critical hands-on training, with the opening of its community wellness...
