Back-to-back strike action
Ongoing industrial action at Yallourn Power Station is creating tensions among the workforce, according to owner-operator EnergyAustralia, where a 48-hour stop work on power generation was due to commence this morning.
Animal cruelty charges dropped
The Department of Environment and Primary Industries has dropped animal cruelty charges against two workers of a former Trafalgar abattoir.
Restrictions end
Authorities battled 565 grass and bushfires across Gippsland this summer, during Victoria's most active fire season in four years.
Builders stay ‘optimistic’
A small increase in the number of home renovations across Gippsland has been hailed as a ray of hope for the local building industry.
Ambulance dispute ongoing
THE long-standing dispute over pay and conditions for local paramedics looks no closer to being resolved following a series of meetings last week.
Lack of regional assistance a ‘disgrace’
PREVALENT disadvantage in Moe and Morwell has been linked to the "historical drag" of power industry privatisation in the region.
Development on hold
A $60 million private development in Traralgon's central business district remains on hold.
Figures not accurate depiction
A KEY local charity organisation has challenged recent findings that Traralgon was faring much better, socio-economically, than other Latrobe Valley towns.
Poor show at water forum
A CONSUMER advocacy group is urging Latrobe Valley residents to have their say on the future of water prices in the wake of a poorly-attended public forum.
Impasse reached as strike action looms
An impasse has arisen between Yallourn power station's chief union and station operator Energy Australia, with a 48-hour stop-work planned by workers from this Wednesday.
Injury claims cost millions
ALMOST 300 Latrobe Valley construction workers have been injured badly enough over the past five years to make a compensation claim, costing more than $24 million in related expenses.
Carving out some support
A handmade coffee table will be raffled off to raise money for an acquired brain injury support organisation.
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