Future frontline
Latrobe Valley's business sector is well placed to host the 'next wave' of widespread energy efficiency improvements, as part of the wider battle against the impacts of climate change.
Development moves ahead
Latrobe City Council has paved the way for a major residential development to progress in the Moe-Newborough area.
Grand reopening of falls
Visitors will now be able to safely enjoy the "peace and tranquillity" of Morwell River Falls Reserve after its reopening on Friday.
On the right track
IF the success of an anti-bullying program is measured by student engagement, the Creating A Safe Supportive Environment program in its demonstration phase at St Gabriel's Primary School in Traralgon seems to be right on track.
Moe debate comes to a boil
One of Latrobe City Council's most controversial moves since its formation will this evening come to a head.
Uni forum a ‘watershed’ event
A WELL-attended session seeking public feedback on a proposal to create a regionally-focused university through a collaboration between the University of Ballarat and Monash University's Gippsland campus was hailed as a "watershed" in reconnecting the community.
Nod to move forward
DESPITE the volatility of federal politics last week, a Gippsland delegation to Canberra secured a long-awaited endorsement from the Federal Government of the region’s plans for its future.
Job figures fall
LAST week's regional jobs figures, while referred to as "steady" by the State Government, were "nothing to crow about" in Gippsland, according to the State Opposition.
Negotiations underway
THE site selection process for a planned Latrobe Valley-based magnesium plant, set to commence by mid-2015, had been narrowed to two locations.
Strike action abandoned
A planned 24-hour stop work at Loy Yang B was abandoned at the last minute after unions and GDF-Suez came to an agreement in the Fair Work Commission.
Work up for grabs
A PROPOSED $45 million retail precinct for Warragul is tipped to create up to 600 jobs, including about 200 construction jobs Latrobe Valley workers can vie for.
Workers ready for walkout
THE stage is set for Latrobe Valley's first power station walkout in recent history, as more than 100 Loy Yang B employees prepare for a station wide 24-hour stop-work, due to commence early tomorrow morning.
Latest News
Mighty Moe back with the big guns of bowls
BOWLS
STRZELECKI NORTH
SATURDAY PENNANT
BY BLAKE METCALF-HOLT
BACK against the very best.
Moe will return to the top level of Strzelecki North bowls after clinching the Division 2...
