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Development ‘injustice’ resolved

A COSTLY appeal to Victoria's administrative tribunal has resolved a Latrobe City permit fight in favour of the developers.

Get ready to listen

THE personal stories of three Latrobe Valley families tragically affected by asbestos related disease have been published online by a national asbestos support group, in an effort to increase awareness of the "horrendous" diseases.

Wet welcome

BORONIA'S Werner Amrein is a cyclist accustomed to the cold.

Journalism program axed

THE discontinuation of four programs offered at the Monash University Gippsland campus, including the Bachelor of Arts (Journalism), will be proposed at an Education Committee meeting at the Monash Clayton campus this afternoon.

Employment growth stalls

Employment growth in the Latrobe Valley and surrounding areas has stalled and full time positions are on the decline, according to a Federal Government survey of the region's employers released today.

Pushing for a cleaner future

Meet Mark Wakeham, a man who has committed much of his career to closing down coal fired power generation in the Latrobe Valley.

Questions over CSG report

WHILE green groups have welcomed Latrobe City Council's independent report into Coal Seam Gas exploration in the region, further questions have been raised.

The Express’ journalistic efforts praised

THE Latrobe Valley Express has received a resounding endorsement of its work in the Victorian Country Press Association Newspaper Awards for 2011-2012.

AEU boycotts further negotiations

THE Victorian teachers' union is boycotting further negotiations and will recommence industrial action after it said the State Government refused to compromise and respond to the union's revised offer on major issues.

Traralgon power station ‘full steam ahead’

A TRARALGON gas-fired power generation station, expected to be operational next month, will ensure electricity security through the peak of summer.

Priority projects earmarked

GIPPSLAND Regional Aquatic Centre has been earmarked as a priority project following Latrobe City Council's move to seek up to $15 million in Federal Government assistance.

‘Watch what you post’

BURGLARS and thieves have become more resourceful in the digital age, prompting the Morwell Police Station officer-in-charge to remind social media users to be careful of what they post online, especially leading into the holiday season.

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Uplifting experience for youngsters

By KATRINA BRANDON   CREATING a safe and fun space for local youth, the Uplift Collective came together on July 8 at Village Cinema Morwell to...