‘Fly in fly out’ on the rise
THE absence of major construction projects in Gippsland is likely to see an increase in Latrobe Valley's skilled workers turning to 'fly in fly out' work, according the local employment networks and unions.
Speculations quashed
MONASH University Gippsland campus' outgoing Pro-Vice Chancellor Professor Helen Bartlett has again quashed speculation the regional campus would separate from the Monash group.
A dairy good upgrade
THE completion of a $50 million upgrade to a Morwell dairy processing factory has helped it double production output, securing its place as Australia's largest non-milk dairy product facility.
NBN rollout ‘ambushes’ community
A "COMMUNITY relations" visit by National Broadband Network Co to the Latrobe Valley on Friday backfired when it met with allegations of "ambushing" the region and "tearing (it) apart".
Remembrance Day service times
Morwell RSL 10.45am; Moe RSL 11am; Traralgon RSL 10.30am; Boolarra RSL 10.45am; Trafalgar RSL 11am; Thorpdale RSL noon; Yallourn/Newborough RSL 11.11am; Glengarry 10.40am; No services in Yinnar or Tyers.
Council rates reviewed
LATROBE City council's recent announcement it would consider a rate differential system for 2013 coincides with the State Government move to regulate rate systems within councils.
Signs of business confidence
SIGNS of slightly improving business confidence in future economic activity across Victoria's regions have been welcomed by the state's peak employer body.
New data paints bleak picture
THE latest Census figures have confirmed unemployment rates in the Latrobe local government area are significantly higher than the state and national average at 7.9 per cent, compared to 5.4 and 5.6 per cent, respectively.
More funds needed
LATROBE Valley's key family violence service stakeholders have called for an urgent injection of government funds to respond to "soaring" reports of abuse in the region.
The horrors of war
THE mental scars will never heal for Vietnam veteran Terry Blackford, but Sunday's Remembrance Day ceremony at Morwell Returned and Services League is a chance for him to acknowledge the nightmares of the past.
Claims cuts to impact on roads
VICROADS has denied claims Gippsland will be affected by State Government moves to halve road resurfacing funds and cut hundreds of VicRoads staff statewide.
Good results but resources stretched
THE Latrobe Valley's new Family Violence Unit has succeeded in pressuring courts to "recognise the seriousness of the issue", according to one of its founders.
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The day Morwell East marched the flag home
FOOTBALL
MID GIPPSLAND
By BLAKE METCALF-HOLT
PAST players from Morwell East Football-Netball Club’s last senior flag gathered at the weekend during the Hawks home bout against Foster.
The...
