Medical school is key
THE Gippsland Medical School's survival was a key condition imposed by the State Government on any moves to create a new university entity in the region.
More concerns over ambulance waits
WHILE politicians continue to argue over ambulance service funding figures, local paramedics say Latrobe Valley patients face lengthy, and inappropriate responses to urgent cases.
A need for drug and alcohol awareness
AMBULANCES are called to more cases of alcohol and drug abuse in the Latrobe Valley than in any other Victorian region, per head of population.
No smoking zones
Smoking bans at playgrounds, skate parks, public swimming pools and children's sport events could be enforced if the State Government's proposed changes to the Tobacco Act are legislated.
Federal budget: ‘Little for Gippsland’
THE Federal Budget has been widely panned as containing few initiatives of value to Gippsland.
Valley teachers vote yes
Latrobe Valley's primary and secondary teaching community has voted to accept a pay deal from the State Government, however the agreement is yet to attract comprehensive support.
Mayor ‘not standing down’
BREAKING: Latrobe City Mayor Sandy Kam has announced she will not stand down in the wake of scathing accusations by a fellow councillor.
Monash impact: students
WHILE the benefits of a new "regionally focused" university for Gippsland were being spruiked by university leaders on Friday, student body representatives had reservations.
Monash impact: staff
A LONG-serving Monash University Gippsland academic has called on the Gippsland community to throw its support behind a new regional university to ensure its success.
Yallourn lockout ‘obvious’
Yallourn lockout 'obvious'
Grim prospects
The employment prospects of Latrobe Valley's disadvantaged youth are grim, according to a GippsTAFE engineering teaching veteran, who has raised heartfelt fears for their future.
Picket line continues
A UNION-led picket line at Australian Paper's Maryvale Mill has entered its fifth day, preventing about 140 of the plant's maintenance workforce from entering the site.
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The Express May 2, 1976
Walhalla in mini
A LARGE scale model of Walhalla in its heyday is to be installed as a tourist...
