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Accused murderer to front court in October

A TRARALGON man facing a murder charge will reappear in the Latrobe Valley Magistrate's Court for a contested committal mention in October.

Interactive climate modelling

CLIMATE change will force average Latrobe Valley temperatures to jump from two to three degrees over the next 50 years, according to comprehensive climate modelling software designed exclusively for Gippsland.

The love of the job

SECOND year glass and glazing apprentice Dean Carter loves what he does.

A lesson in inattention

WHEN Latrobe City Council decided last week to move forward with plans to revitalise Moe, a packed town hall erupted with applause.

GippsTAFE chair denies sacking

THE chair of Central Gippsland Institute of TAFE David Gittins has denied media reports of being "sacked" by Higher Education and Skills Minister Peter Hall.

‘Disgraceful’ spend on Gippsland rail

THE State Government's dedication to Gippsland rail services has been labelled "disgraceful", after announcing it had allocated less than one per cent of country rail maintenance funding to the region.

Back to the future

THE Latrobe Valley harbours a rich tradition of industrial action in the power sector.

Action takes its toll

Latrobe Valley's first power station walk-out in more than a decade has taken a costly toll, with station operator EnergyAustralia warning continued action will jeopardise future employment opportunities at the operation.

Main Drain fine

A GEOTECHNICAL assessment of the Princes Freeway in Morwell has found the town's main drain is functioning correctly.

Show of support

STARTING primary school can be tough for any prep student, but when you have a neurological condition not many people understand it can be so much harder.

Duty lawyers swamped

DISADVANTAGED Latrobe Valley residents facing court proceedings are set for even less access to legal assistance, with the second round of Legal Aid guideline changes taking effect next Monday.

Report details murky

THE "lack of analysis" in a scientific report used to bolster Yallourn power station's application to increase water discharge from its open cut mine has been criticised by an environmental engineering expert.

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By AIDAN KNIGHT   THE State Electricity Commission hosted a series of drop-in sessions recently, catering to both community and industry, in an effort to educate...