GippsTAFE chair denies sacking
THE chair of Central Gippsland Institute of TAFE David Gittins has denied media reports of being "sacked" by Higher Education and Skills Minister Peter Hall.
‘Disgraceful’ spend on Gippsland rail
THE State Government's dedication to Gippsland rail services has been labelled "disgraceful", after announcing it had allocated less than one per cent of country rail maintenance funding to the region.
Back to the future
THE Latrobe Valley harbours a rich tradition of industrial action in the power sector.
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.
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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Dazzling life for Ken now with OAM
WRESTLING
BY BLAKE METCALF-HOLT
FROM the age of six, all Ken Dunlop wanted to be was a wrestler.
Seeing his dreams become a reality under the stage...
