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.
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.
Cops turn up heat
LATROBE Valley residents have been reminded to exercise caution on the roads leading into the holiday season, in conjunction with the launch of Operation Summer Stay last Friday.
Truck back in action
THE Country Fire Authority's management capabilities have been called into question by local firefighters, after Gippsland's dedicated chemical response truck was garaged in a recent truck registration debacle.
Swearing against violence
AS White Ribbon Day approaches and local men are asked to "swear" against family violence, Latrobe Valley workers are preparing to attend tomorrow's annual walk against violence in Melbourne.
Ambo rostering concerns highlighted
INADEQUACIES in Ambulance Victoria's centralised rostering system have been blamed for a recent MICA paramedic shortage in the Latrobe Valley.
Plan for bigger backyards
LARGER residential lots could be expected in future developments after Latrobe City Council initiated changes to dwelling density.
Sentence rings hollow
TWENTY-nine year-old Moe resident Evan Hugh Rudd was just showing signs of turning his life around when he was murdered over a car park dispute at a block of flats in Moe about two years ago.
More land rezoned despite planning holdups
A PARCEL of land on Churchill's outskirts is set to be rezoned to make way for the development of a large residential estate.
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.