‘Happening’ program
A LATROBE Valley-based program run by Berry Street, engaging with the region's most disadvantaged young families, has been shortlisted for a statewide award which will be announced tomorrow.
Bishop’s strong progressive values
IT was a bad week for the Anglican Church early last month, when it made national headlines for all the wrong reasons.
Trucks shaken in random inspections
OWNERS and drivers of heavy vehicles in Gippsland were in the spotlight last week as VicRoads in collaboration with Victoria Police and WorkSafe launched this year's campaign targeting unroadworthy trucks.
School closure shocks community
THE Latrobe Valley's education community is still coming to terms with the State Government's shock decision to close Morwell's indigenous Woolum Bellum College, a move which has sparked a political blame game.
Road maintenance funds ‘insulting’
THE opposition has slammed the State Government's recent $45 million road maintenance funding announcement, saying $100 million of its budget cuts had led to the widespread deterioration in local roads.
Opportunities lost
FOR year 10 student Wymarah Morgan, Morwell's indigenous Woolum Bellum College taught her about family, indigenous culture, and gave her the belief there were genuine opportunities for her in the community.
Petrol siphoning rampant
A SPATE of petrol siphoning incidents in the Latrobe Valley have left residents out of pocket and fuming, with one Morwell resident, hampered by medical issues that make walking difficult, forced to get around on foot.
Govt ‘committed’ to towns’ reception issues
THE Federal Government has had a change of heart over "hopeless" digital television reception issues in the Boolarra, Yinnar and Churchill communities, stating it was now "committed" to finding an appropriate solution.
Feds promise ‘seamless transition’
THE Federal Government has moved to ease fears local public dental waiting lists will blow out when a Medicare-funded dental scheme closes next month.
Concerns on edu investment
AN independent report showing the State Government leads the country in vocational education investment has been greeted cautiously by a local educator.
State Government ‘passes the buck’
APPREHENSION over the future of up to 70 Gippsland Department of Education workers has been raised in State Parliament, with State Opposition MPs blasting the government over its "unbelievable" response to the issue.
‘Institution’ to shut doors
THE Latrobe Valley will lose a "cherished piece" of its cultural landscape by the year's end, after the shock announcement PowerWorks was closing the doors to its Morwell visitor centre.
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