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Action takes its toll

Latrobe Valley's first power station walk-out in more than a decade has taken a costly toll, with station operator EnergyAustralia warning continued action will jeopardise future employment opportunities at the operation.

Main Drain fine

A GEOTECHNICAL assessment of the Princes Freeway in Morwell has found the town's main drain is functioning correctly.

Interactive climate modelling

CLIMATE change will force average Latrobe Valley temperatures to jump from two to three degrees over the next 50 years, according to comprehensive climate modelling software designed exclusively for Gippsland.

The love of the job

SECOND year glass and glazing apprentice Dean Carter loves what he does.

Local carers overlooked

DESPITE the Federal Government celebrating the passage of a National Disability Insurance Scheme bill through parliament, local carers warn they have been overlooked in the legislation.

‘You are not alone’

IF drug and alcohol worker Charlotte Anderson had a key message for families battling to support ice users through their addiction, it would be to shed the self-blame and understand they are not alone.

Mr Australia’s recovery

AFTER 20 years of working out at a Traralgon fitness centre, Latrobe Valley's own Mr Australia will soon help others to achieve their goals.

Resources needed to secure future

A SOCIAL policy researcher has reminded the state and federal governments of their democratic obligation to provide financial support towards the establishment of an expanded regional university in Churchill amid discussions about its future.

Show of support

STARTING primary school can be tough for any prep student, but when you have a neurological condition not many people understand it can be so much harder.

Duty lawyers swamped

DISADVANTAGED Latrobe Valley residents facing court proceedings are set for even less access to legal assistance, with the second round of Legal Aid guideline changes taking effect next Monday.

Report details murky

THE "lack of analysis" in a scientific report used to bolster Yallourn power station's application to increase water discharge from its open cut mine has been criticised by an environmental engineering expert.

Ministers’ loss felt

THE loss of two Federal Ministers with ties to the Latrobe Valley will challenge efforts by local leaders to keep the Latrobe Valley firmly on the federal agenda.

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