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Cooking from the heart

A Latrobe Valley mother of two will be cooking up a storm on the small screens this year after being selected to compete in Masterchef.

Industry funds are available

LATROBE Valley businesses have been urged to apply for funds through the State Government's Latrobe Valley Industry and Infrastructure Fund, in light of vast sums currently being allocated to West Gippsland.

Promoting awareness

Early detection of kidney disease is vital, and to mark Kidney Health Week, local renal nurses are promoting awareness.

Stench overwhelms residents

The source of a stench which overwhelmed a number of Traralgon West residents last week has been identified as hard rubbish burnt during clean up operations by HVP plantations.

Challenges still ahead

Local indigenous Australians have said challenges still lay ahead, despite the progress made towards equality

No giggling matter

Mid Valley Shopping Centre has apologised to disgruntled mothers after it was accused of an advertising ploy over the highly anticipated appearance by a children's entertainer.

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.

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.

Move to split unions

Yallourn Power Station is moving to split unions involved in a 10-month industrial negotiation saga, after the workforce voted down a direct pay deal offer from owner operator EnergyAustralia last week.

GippsAero job cuts complete

Beleaguered Latrobe Valley aero-manufacturing company GippsAero has confirmed the extent of job cuts at its operation, with 39 local redundancies administered through its restructuring plan.

Expansion bolsters jobs

A MIX of lateral and local thinking has seen the planned expansion of a Morwell waste management business remain in the Latrobe Valley, with Pinegro announcing a $545,00 upgrade to its operations.

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