Lobby to defer worker cuts
Unions will today urge Hazelwood Power Station's sole maintenance
contractor Fluor Global Services to hold off on the retrenchment of 37
workers.
Most disadvantaged
NEWLY released data has ranked Morwell and Moe in the top 10 per cent of Australia's most disadvantaged towns.
Help make recovery easier
GIPPSLANDERS are being urged to contribute to a nationwide survey that will assist the Red Cross in better serving disaster victims.
Fight continues
Unions have vowed to continue to fight for local jobs, after the next phase of a multi-million dollar recycling plant at Australian Paper's Maryvale Mill was awarded to a Melbourne-based contractor.
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.
House damaged
A property at the Crinigan and Bridle roads, Morwell intersection was damaged again after a vehicle collided with a fence in the early hours on Saturday.
Collateral damage
Latrobe Valley's already strained employment landscape has been dealt a crippling blow, after industrial action at Yallourn power station put a 12-month delay on at least 600 job opportunities during an ongoing construction downturn.
Outage workers ‘shattered’
When Latrobe Valley boilermaker 'James' found out Yallourn Power Station had delayed a major generation unit outage by 12 months, he immediately became concerned for his family.
‘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.
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A decade on: Year of the dogs, part one
FOOTBALL
MID GIPPSLAND
By LIAM DURKIN
YOU have to lose one to win one.
Sometimes, you even have to lose three.
Newborough Football-Netball Club put the demons of three...
