Fight against TAFE cuts
The ongoing upheaval against State Government cuts to the TAFE sector came to the Yallourn campus yesterday afternoon, with the education union launching its 'TAFE4ALL' campaign.
Gov affirms new coal future
The State Government has given its firmest affirmation yet Latrobe Valley's future prosperity lays in new coal projects.
Taxi reform concerns voiced
Off peak fares and drivers increased share of takings are among the State Government's taxi industry reforms that have some Latrobe Valley taxi owners and drivers concerned.
Win for child safety
In "a win for child safety" a loophole that allowed taxis to transport young children not properly restrained is set to be closed.
Backyard ink fears
A local tattoo artist fears illegal backyard tattooing operations are on the rise in the Latrobe Valley and is urging ink-lovers to steer clear.
Latrobe’s Biggest Ever Blokes BBQ to run buses
Latrobe’s Biggest Ever Blokes BBQ will offer free buses to the event on Friday at Kernot Hall, Morwell.
Manufacturing industry downturn
Unions fear a dramatic decrease in Gippsland's manufacturing industry in the past five years will continue in the wake of job cuts across Victoria.
Track inspection set
A track inspection train will become the sole occupant of the V/Line rail line between Traralgon and Bairnsdale this week, as part of the company's "maintenance blitz" along the stretch.
Valley left out, again
SCATHING criticism has been levelled at the Federal Government following confirmation the region can expect just $1.4 million next financial year for its economic diversification.
Politicians defend Latrobe mayor
TWO Gippsland-based politicians have come to the defence of Latrobe City Mayor Sandy Kam in the wake of allegations she failed to properly engage with them over the Monash University Gippsland merger issue.
Worker fall still under investigation
Worksafe investigators are yet to release details regarding a serious accident at Hazelwood Power Station last week, when a maintenance worker suffered head and back injuries in a two-and-a-half metre fall.
Traralgon drug trafficker sentenced
A 34 YEAR-old Traralgon man has been sentenced to nine years and nine months in prison for trafficking a large commercial quantity of methylamphetamine.
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Traralgon hosts state championships
TABLE TENNIS
By KATRINA BRANDON
TOUGH games were fought at the 74th annual Table Tennis Victorian Country Championships on the King’s Birthday long weekend (June 6-8).
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