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SEVERAL Morwell and Traralgon residential areas plagued by poor internet access can look forward to a speedier service in coming months, according to a Telstra announcement on Friday.

CONCERNS have been raised some parts of Morwell were contending with slow and interrupted connection speeds.

AS far as ice-breakers go, Border Collie pup Koda is already proving herself invaluable at fostering connections where they are needed most.

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.

A GIPPSLAND agency is set to expand programs working with children displaying sexualised behaviour, after securing new State Government funds.

RECENTLY-announced changes to financial incentives paid to employers, by the Federal Government, are not expected to deeply impact efforts by the State Government to improve prospects for Gippsland apprentices; however, the timing of a new initiative has been greeted with some concern.

GIPPSAERO recently announced expanded global networks and dealerships in an effort to grow the company, despite serious challenges facing the manufacturing sector.

REAL-life rescue stories of children who had been assisted by the Royal Flying Doctor Service enthralled about 30 students from Yinnar South Primary School and Thorpdale Primary School, earlier this week.

The owner of two Latrobe Valley aged care facilities, Grace Bruce Homes, recently announced it will amalgamate with not-for-profit aged care providers, Benetas.

AFTER months of campaigning by residents and politicians a local member of parliament claims the State Government has bowed to pressure over drainage issues plaguing Morwell's Wallace Street.

EMBATTLED Victorian minister Peter Hall has been in the firing line of education sector unions over the past 12 months, but he maintains he is building "sustainable models in the training sector".

NBN Co can expect to face a fight over at least one key local site it has earmarked in plans to roll-out fixed wireless broadband in the region.