Macalister’s ‘betrayal’
GIPPSLAND's business community is this week digesting the "carnage" caused by events leading to Macalister Construction being placed into administration on Friday, amid widespread claims of betrayal, lies and questionable trading practices.
Sam inspired by adversity
A TRARALGON resident living with a brittle bone disorder will run a hard-core 20 kilometre obstacle course this Sunday, despite conceding it is a "stupid idea".
Missing girl may be in Morwell
VICTORIA Police is appealing for information to help locate a 15 year-old Bairnsdale girl who may be in Morwell.
Tributes flow for DSE firefighter
TRIBUTES have begun flowing online for 61 year-old Tyers resident and Department of Sustainability and Environment firefighter Peter Cramer, who died while on deployment in Tasmania on Sunday.
Big plans for park
LATROBE City Council has revealed a landscape plan for improvements to a Churchill park to commence this month as the subdivision for the multi-million dollar Monash Park development progresses.
Jail term ‘only outcome’
A TRARALGON man has been sentenced to 18 months jail after he was found guilty of shooting a 10 year-old girl in the buttocks with an air rifle last year.
Power Ranch hearing date settled, but not case
Power Ranch Trafalgar's owner Brett Treadwell is prepared to fight Baw Baw Shire after it refused to issue the live music venue a planning permit last year, with a tribunal hearing date finally set.
DSE Gippsland firefighter dies in Tasmania
A GIPPSLAND firefighter aged in his 60s died while carrying out his duties in Tasmania yesterday afternoon.
Fuel loads spark concern
AS community concerns about roadside fuel loads flare up again while parts of Australia battle bushfires, local authorities reiterate they are fulfilling their responsibilities of maintaining roadside conditions.
Extreme weather ahead
A Total Fire Ban has been declared statewide, with temperatures expected to hit 36 degrees Celsius in the Latrobe Valley on Friday.
Yoghurt spill closes freeway
UPDATE: East-bound lanes on the Princes Freeway at Moe have reopened, after authorities cleared a major yoghurt spill following a truck accident last night.
Funds boost for adult learning
THREE local adult learning organisations have welcomed a much-needed funds boost of $115,000 in total from the State Government to carry out their programs.
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West Gate Bridge annual chaos
Boxing Day brings with it's crowd-filled shops and extensive sales the annual repair and maintenance of the West Gate Bridge.
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