Job, course cuts threat
STAFF and course numbers at Monash University Gippsland are being threatened by Federal Government funding cuts but an alliance with Ballarat University remains the best way forward, according to Monash Gippsland's campus head.
A family in tatters
It's been almost 17 months since the video footage taken on a Trafalgar abattoir slaughter room floor, obtained with permission by a 'TAFE photography student', sparked one of Gippsland's most controversial animal abuse cases.
Cruelty charges dropped
The State Government remains silent amid heightened criticism over its handling of animal abuse accusations at a Trafalgar abattoir, which shut down a 60 year-old family business in late 2011.
Idle ambulance data challenged
DATA showing ambulances sat idle for more than 300 "unfilled shifts" in Gippsland last year has been challenged by Ambulance Victoria.
University stoush escalates
TENSIONS between Latrobe City Council and Monash University have intensified following a professor's thinly-veiled attack on council's criticism of the institution.
Waste scheme rubbished
Latrobe City Council has vowed to better communicate with the public about its hard waste services following community outrage over long delays and tight restrictions during the weekend's no-charge drop-off service
Nurses put the challenge out
Witnessing first hand the life-saving power of blood donations across her career, nursing lecturer Ainsley James knew how important it was to donate.
Opening up together
Living with prostate cancer can make you feel 'bloody lonely sometimes'. But it doesn't have to be.
Animal cruelty charges dropped
The Department of Environment and Primary Industries has dropped animal cruelty charges against two workers of a former Trafalgar abattoir.
Restrictions end
Authorities battled 565 grass and bushfires across Gippsland this summer, during Victoria's most active fire season in four years.
Builders stay ‘optimistic’
A small increase in the number of home renovations across Gippsland has been hailed as a ray of hope for the local building industry.
Ambulance dispute ongoing
THE long-standing dispute over pay and conditions for local paramedics looks no closer to being resolved following a series of meetings last week.
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