Lodge shuts temple
A long term struggle has pushed the Trafalgar Masonic Lodge to leave its renowned masonic temple.
Violence figures stun
Nearly 50 local women gathered last month to educate and increase awareness of family violence.
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.
Battersby focused on ‘opportunities’
A PLAN to build domestic student numbers at Monash University Gippsland by easing entry requirements was outlined to local staff this week.
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.
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Spellbinding semi-finals play out
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By LIAM DURKIN
CRICKET really is a funny game.
Finals cricket especially.
The two biggest local cricket powerhouses in recent seasons won't be playing off...
