Rebranding begins
THE rebranding of Monash University Gippsland to a new entity expected to be known as either State University or Federation University, as the local campus prepared to transfer to the University of Ballarat, has commenced in ernest.
Food court cash grab
POLICE NEWS: A former Boost Juice employee was one of two women nabbed by police for allegedly stealing cash from the chain's Traralgon store.
Councillors seek La Trobe University alliance
CRACKS were evident in Latrobe City Council's response to Friday's confirmation a new regional university for Gippsland would be pursued by Monash and Ballarat universities.
Monash impact: students
WHILE the benefits of a new "regionally focused" university for Gippsland were being spruiked by university leaders on Friday, student body representatives had reservations.
Union pickets Mill
Australian Manufacturing Workers Union members have this morning formed a picket line at the entrance to Australian Paper's Maryvale Mill in the wake of the site's major contractor locking about a dozen workers out of the site.
Infrastructure ‘win’
BUDGET: State Budget funding to spearhead two key Victorian infrastructure projects has been welcomed as a "major win" for Gippsland industries.
‘Knock-on’ effect
BUDGET: Additional train services announced on the Dandenong rail corridor in the state budget could have an unintentional "knock-on effect" for Gippslanders, further eroding V/Line's endemic performance issues.
Valley ignored: Opposition
BUDGET: THE State Opposition has claimed this week's state budget ignored the Latrobe Valley.
Mirboo North on NBN radar
The Mirboo North community has cautiously welcomed news it has been fast tracked to receive high speed broadband, as part of an updated National Broadband Network schedule.
Aged care concerns
Concerns with upcoming aged care reforms were discussed when Victoria's aged care peak body met with some of its members and Federal Member for McMillan Russell Broadbent in Warragul last week.
Disability funding welcomed
BUDGET: Gippslanders living with a disability, and their carers, are set to "benefit greatly" from the State and Federal Government's recent agreement on the National Disability Insurance Scheme, according to local MPs.
Night rider forges ahead
BUDGET: A bus service which transports late-night pub-goers from Traralgon's nightclub precinct to neighbouring towns has been funded for another year.
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Maroons grind out hard fought victory
FOOTBALL
GIPPSLAND LEAGUE
By LIAM DURKIN
ROUND 8 of the Gippsland League was spread across Saturday and Sunday at the weekend.
The round carried greater gravitas than usual,...
