Boost to equipment
A NEW capital funding boost to Latrobe Regional Hospital will allow it to upgrade and replace existing equipment.
‘Peppa’ case re-opened
Victoria Police has backflipped on its approach to the fatal shooting of a pet husky near Yallourn North last week.
Plantations plagued by ‘reckless’ hunters
Plantations near rural homes on the outskirts of Yallourn North have become a haven for reckless hunters, residents have claimed.
Carers challenge MPs
GIPPSLAND Carers Association has challenged local politicians to match the Federal Government's National Disability Insurance Scheme levy pledge or face voter backlash at September's election.
Call for maturity
Latrobe Valley's most intense industrial dispute in more than a decade has drawn a former federal cabinet minister off the backbench, as the stoush enters a crucial voting period.
Keen for funding
A NEW Federal Minister was in the Latrobe Valley yesterday keen to explore the potential for funding two key infrastructure projects in the region.
Potential candidates wanted
THE Australian Labor Party is yet to decide on who will contest the next Federal election on its behalf in the seats of McMillan and Gippsland.
Moe stalwart passes on
THE day before Anzac Day Moe lost a true stalwart of the town with the passing of long-time Returned and Services League treasurer Peter Lerstang.
Boosting the bottom line
GIPPSLAND businesses are reacting to current market forces "proactively and co-operatively", but rising utility costs have forced a widespread re-think of business practices, according to the region's peak business body.
‘Moral right’ to offer support
MONASH University has a "moral obligation" to help financially underwrite the first five years of any new university entity in Gippsland.
Unlocking the region’s potential
One of Latrobe Valley's largest freight trucking businesses has welcomed changes to State Government legislation which will allow B-triple truck and trailer combinations to drive along the Princes Highway.
Workers rally
About 70 Latrobe Valley workers from a range of trades this morning called on Australian Paper to focus on local jobs.
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Return of junior netball at Thorpy
NETBALL
MID GIPPSLAND
BY BLAKE METCALF-HOLT
TWO steps forward, one step back is still one step forward.
While Thorpdale Football-Netball Club revealed that they will not field an...
