More NBN towers planned
THE first two of an expected 12 planning permit applications for National Broadband Network Co towers across the Latrobe Valley have been advertised.
Redevelopment underway at LRH
DEMOLITION works kick-started the Gippsland Cancer Care Centre's multi-million dollar expansion at Latrobe Regional Hospital last week, paving the way for redevelopment of the hospital's main entrance.
Saying goodbye to a hero
THE absence of some friends and colleagues at the funeral service of fallen Department of Sustainability and Environment firefighter Peter Cramer was felt despite the hundreds of others who gathered in Traralgon on Monday.
Tyers fatality last night
A MAN aged in his 40s has died in a car crash along Tyers Road about 10.20pm
yesterday.
Hundreds farewell fallen firefighter
HUNDREDS of family members and friends of the late Peter Cramer attended a funeral service held in Traralgon this afternoon.
Long list of debt
AN eight-page creditors list has revealed the shocking extent of debt owed to mostly Gippsland-based businesses by embattled Macalister Constructions.
Waits expected
MOTORISTS have been warned to expect months of delays on a section of the Princes Freeway in Morwell with long-awaited remedial works to the Morwell Main Drain beginning today.
Power unit back on line
ENERGYAustralia has brought its fourth generating unit back on line over past weeks to meet a rise in increased electricity demand.
Quarry under threat of closure
THE jobs of nine Boral Quarries employees in Yallourn North are under threat with the business' closure looming within weeks if it cannot be sold.
Elvis grounded temporarily
A WELCOME sight to many on Friday as fires threatened homes near Cowwarr and Toongabbie, Erickson sky crane 'Elvis' will be out of action at least until tomorrow after suffering hydraulic issues.
Monash offers ‘stable’
MONASH University Gippsland has offered almost 400 places for students undertaking an undergraduate course this year, which is a similar level to last year.
More fire days ahead
EVEN as fire crews continued to battle the out-of-control Aberfeldy-Donnellys fire at the weekend, they were also preparing for the "spike days" of Thursday and Friday when temperatures are expected to be in the mid-30s.
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From the archives with Aidan Knight
50 years ago
The Express, August 27, 1975
Railways won’t move goods yard
THE Railways have declined to relocate the Morwell goods yards, claiming that it would...
