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Negotiations end

AN end to lengthy negotiations over the rights of disability workers has been vindicating for "determined" union members, according to the Health and Community Services Union.

Funds boost technology

NEW jobs and the development of industry leading technology are set to flow from a State Government grant just announced for Sage Technology.

Comments taken out of context

FEDERAL Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has accused the Federal Government of misleading Gippsland students with claims the Coalition would scrap student support payments.

Power plans shelved

GIPPSLAND Trades and Labour Council secretary John Parker has again called for the re-establishment of the State Electricity Commission after plans for a $1.3 billion gas-fired power station in Yallourn were shelved by EnergyAustralia.

Hunt continues for robbers

AN investigation into an armed robbery at McDonald's in Morwell in the early hours of 19 September is ongoing, with police urging any witnesses or persons with information to come forward.

Coal allocation process delayed

NEWS late last month that a potential tender process for further Latrobe Valley coal allocations has been delayed at least six months by the State Government has drawn mixed reactions.

Ready and alert

AN aggressive fire in Glengarry West has been contained, but the worst may be yet to come with tomorrow flagged as a major fire warning across the state.

Changes to access

ACCESS to some of Latrobe Regional Hospital's main areas and departments will be hampered over coming months as multi-million dollar upgrades are underway.

Sick left waiting

A SERIOUSLY ill elderly Churchill woman last month endured a long wait for an ambulance before her husband, who has a disability, was advised there were none available, prompting him to label the response "ridiculous".

Extra funds to tackle family violence

NEWS of almost $1 million in extra funds to tackle family violence across Gippsland has been welcomed by one of the region's leading agencies in the field.

Aviation facility takes flight

Latrobe Valley aircraft manufacturer GippsAero has reached another milestone in its ongoing expansion, with the formal opening of its new GA-18 prototype development facility last Thursday.

Welcome expansion

A GROWING local demand for cancer services is expected to be met through a major redevelopment at Latrobe Regional Hospital with contractors just appointed to oversee construction of its expanded cancer care centre.

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