Farmers forgotten after flood
THE Victorian Farmers Federation is maintaining calls for State Government reimbursement to farmers impacted by the emergency drainage of water from the Yallourn mine, despite one farmer admitting he was "unlikely" to be compensated.
Council rates reviewed
LATROBE City council's recent announcement it would consider a rate differential system for 2013 coincides with the State Government move to regulate rate systems within councils.
Signs of business confidence
SIGNS of slightly improving business confidence in future economic activity across Victoria's regions have been welcomed by the state's peak employer body.
New data paints bleak picture
THE latest Census figures have confirmed unemployment rates in the Latrobe local government area are significantly higher than the state and national average at 7.9 per cent, compared to 5.4 and 5.6 per cent, respectively.
More funds needed
LATROBE Valley's key family violence service stakeholders have called for an urgent injection of government funds to respond to "soaring" reports of abuse in the region.
The horrors of war
THE mental scars will never heal for Vietnam veteran Terry Blackford, but Sunday's Remembrance Day ceremony at Morwell Returned and Services League is a chance for him to acknowledge the nightmares of the past.
Claims cuts to impact on roads
VICROADS has denied claims Gippsland will be affected by State Government moves to halve road resurfacing funds and cut hundreds of VicRoads staff statewide.
Good results but resources stretched
THE Latrobe Valley's new Family Violence Unit has succeeded in pressuring courts to "recognise the seriousness of the issue", according to one of its founders.
‘Light at the end of the tunnel’
THERE are hopes a solution to the poor television reception saga, which has plagued the Boolarra township for 20 months, is in reach, after ongoing community lobbying prompted intervention from the Federal Government.
Freedom Fuels fined for underpaying
NATIONAL service station operator Freedom Fuels Australia Pty Ltd has been fined $46,200 for underpaying more than 200 employees, including 56 Victorians.
Rights and responsibilities
A STATE Government-initiated program outlining practical knowledge to newly-arrived migrants and refugees is progressing well, according to the minister responsible for overseeing multicultural affairs and citizenship.
Weapons stolen
Latrobe Valley police have appealed for Hazelwood North residents to report any suspicious car activity believed to have taken place on 28 or 29 October, after two shotguns were stolen from an unattended property.
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Information wanted on Morwell incident
By KATRINA BRANDON
MAJOR Collision Investigation Unit detectives are appealing for information after a man was found deceased on the side of the road in...
