Robust debate on energy future
A FORUM on the Latrobe Valley's future energy management evoked "robust but respectful" debate in the first of a series of events around the issue this week.
Valley identified as quake hotspot
AN updated national earthquake map has identified the Latrobe Valley as one of Australia's highest risk areas for earthquake activity.
Koda’s the new focus
AS far as ice-breakers go, Border Collie pup Koda is already proving herself invaluable at fostering connections where they are needed most.
Student representation threatened: Union
STUDENT representatives at Monash University's Gippsland campus are concerned their roles will be eroded under the Education Legislation Amendment (Governance) Bill 2012, introduced in Victorian parliament last month.
Vital support for ‘long battle’
A GIPPSLAND agency is set to expand programs working with children displaying sexualised behaviour, after securing new State Government funds.
Cautious response
RECENTLY-announced changes to financial incentives paid to employers, by the Federal Government, are not expected to deeply impact efforts by the State Government to improve prospects for Gippsland apprentices; however, the timing of a new initiative has been greeted with some concern.
Building global networks
GIPPSAERO recently announced expanded global networks and dealerships in an effort to grow the company, despite serious challenges facing the manufacturing sector.
Internet relief on the way
SEVERAL Morwell and Traralgon residential areas plagued by poor internet access can look forward to a speedier service in coming months, according to a Telstra announcement on Friday.
Need for speed
CONCERNSÂ have been raised some parts of Morwell were contending with slow and interrupted connection speeds.
Opportunities for TAFEs to grow: Hall
EMBATTLED Victorian minister Peter Hall has been in the firing line of education sector unions over the past 12 months, but he maintains he is building "sustainable models in the training sector".
Resident takes on NBN Co
NBN Co can expect to face a fight over at least one key local site it has earmarked in plans to roll-out fixed wireless broadband in the region.
State road funding in the gutter
CLAIMS the State Government has "shortchanged" Latrobe City have tainted today's funding announcement of $900,000 towards the repair of severely deteriorated roads in our region.