Waterloo Road pothole set for repairs
A car accident on Waterloo Road, near Moe, caused by a "very large pothole" last week has prompted planned repairs to the "dangerous" road to be brought forward.
Latrobe drivers disappoint
ONE in every 289 drivers who underwent a preliminary breath test in the Latrobe Police Service Area under Operation RAID as part of the annual Summer Stay enforcement program were found to be above the prescribed alcohol limit.
Universal cover call
FEARS ambulance costs prevent heart attack victims from phoning Triple Zero have prompted the National Heart Foundation to call for universal ambulance cover.
Feds refuse to stop cuts to hospitals
AN investigation into how costs can be broadly cut from Latrobe Regional Hospital's already lean budget is now underway following the Federal Government's steadfast refusal last week to reconsider its grab from the hospital's bottom line.
Slowing industry hurts apprentices
STATE Government statistics showing a decline in the total apprentice numbers in Victoria over the past nine months have not surprised industry players.
Helping preserve precious memories
PROFESSIONAL photographer Carolyn Everard takes photographs of primarily happy occasions, like weddings, glamour photography, and family portraits.
Stars above the rest
WHEN David and Melinda Wilson planned to convert their property into boutique accommodation, they never anticipated to play host to the likes of Prime Minister Julia Gillard and former premier John Brumby.
Drawing to a close
IT has been a challenging 10 months on the Bicentennial Trail for Churchill resident Sam Alexander, who has learnt exactly what he is made of, after going through weeks of isolation riding through challenging terrain.
Local issues raised
THE Committee for Gippsland has capped off a busy fortnight with a final ministerial forum for the year and the appointment of its 2013 board.
Quake claims still ongoing
BUILDING surveyors are still investigating claims of cosmetic and structural damage in Latrobe Valley households, almost six months after the 19 June earthquake which originated south west of Moe.
Job security questioned
JOB security in Gippsland's paper industry could be called into question if the Federal Government continues to outsource supply contracts to cheaper Asian produced paper imports, Australian Paper has warned.
Power station switched on
THE phrase "saving money while reducing emissions" was echoed by stakeholders as they unveiled the $11 million pilot energy generation project Nova Power gas-fired power sub-station in Traralgon on Tuesday.
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The day Morwell East marched the flag home
FOOTBALL
MID GIPPSLAND
By BLAKE METCALF-HOLT
PAST players from Morwell East Football-Netball Club’s last senior flag gathered at the weekend during the Hawks home bout against Foster.
The...
