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MONASH University's administrative head has dismissed claims the university would sell its Gippsland campus to the University of Ballarat.

Feds weigh in on Moe revamp debate

A senior Federal Government minister has warned the Moe revitalisation project will not be considered for funding if it continues to be "blocked by certain councillors".

Hospital cut backflip

LATROBE Regional Hospital's board of directors have breathed a sigh of relief after a Federal Government decision to reverse budget cuts to Victorian hospitals.

Welfare study gathers snapshot

CHILD welfare organisation Berry Street is building a case for the Latrobe Valley to gain more government funding to better equip the community to address child and family wellbeing.

Fee hike blocks access

A major fee hike proposed for Victoria's main dispute resolution forum could bar Latrobe Valley residents from contesting planning decisions by mining companies and local governments.

Financial assistance for briquette customers

Businesses left in limbo by an eventual closure of Morwell's EnergyBrix brown coal briquette factory have been given access to $5.5 million in Federal Government assistance.

Support shown for project

Latrobe City Council has heard an overwhelming show of support for plans to revitalise Moe's town centre.

Reclaiming the streets

LATROBE City residents should not pin their hopes on council reinvigorating the Valley's stagnating streetscapes, according to a visiting urban design expert, who is encouraging passionate residents to reclaim their neighbourhoods.

More concerns over legislation

THE efforts of well-known Gippsland carer advocate Jean Tops have been recognised in Federal Parliament as Ms Tops stepped up a local National Disability Insurance Scheme campaign.

Strong vow to contest seats

AUSTRALIAN Labor Party members with ambitions of taking on sitting Federal MPs in the Gippsland and McMillan electorates at September's election will have until tomorrow to nominate themselves.

Counting the cost of carbon

DEBATE flared yesterday over how much the Federal Government's carbon tax compensation package had been pocketed by Latrobe Valley's power generators at the expense of electricity consumers.

Moe fight goes ‘Gaga’

POP stars Justin Bieber and Lady Gaga became the subject of debate in a Latrobe City Council meeting this week as a part of a move to discredit a community petition.

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