Applications lodged
A number of new planning permit applications have been lodged as part of National Broadband Network Co's plan to deliver high speed services to areas across Gippsland who have had limited internet access to date.
‘Failed’ obligations towards apprentices
THE Baby Boomer generation has "failed miserably in leadership roles" when it comes to mentoring young apprentices, according to a local senior union official.
Macalister books ‘misleading’
A preliminary audit of embattled Gippsland-based building company Macalister Constructions' financial accounts of recent dealings with local contractors was "grossly misleading".
Drain works not ‘fool-proof’
A LOCAL community group has warned the multi-million dollar project currently underway to address Morwell Main Drain inadequacies and prevent future Princes Freeway instability is not fool-proof.
Missing woman returns home
A Tyers woman missing since Sunday has been found safe and well.
Access wanted for growth
SUPPORT for development of a train station in the Morwell-Traralgon corridor has emerged as one of the major themes of community submissions to a Traralgon growth strategy.
Carers ready to fight
AS bickering governments threaten to derail the implementation of a full National Disability Insurance Scheme, local carers have cautioned federal members of parliament who fail to get behind them will cop a backlash.
Aberfeldy fire continues to burn
PLUMES of billowing smoke from the Aberfeldy fire were seen in the Latrobe Valley last week as the blaze flared up again with the warmer weather, but was brought under control over the weekend.
Teachers’ stopwork to proceed
VICTORIAN public school staff will participate in a statewide stopwork this Thursday after the State Government failed in its bid to obtain an injunction against the industrial action last week.
Boral site closes
YALLOURN North's Boral Quarries closed its doors on Friday as its owner company battles to find a buyer for the operation.
Suffering under cuts
AS the State Opposition steps up pressure on the State Government to stop any further cuts to the Latrobe Valley's education sector, a recently released Federal Government report has shown much poorer educational outcomes for Latrobe Valley..
Pet owners’ dilemma
MORWELL resident Sarah Ford is torn. An animal lover, Ms Ford's heart goes out to the feral felines which she believes lives under her neighbour's house, but she is also concerned about the safety of her own pets.
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Severe thunderstorms awakening heavy rain
STAFF WRITERS
SLOW-MOVING thunderstorms erupted through the Latrobe Valley from the earlier hours of Friday, February 27.
Some locals took to social media to report that...
