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Waiting to connect

Jacinta Hicken has been lobbying for high speed broadband to come to Mirboo North since she moved to town over four years ago.

Youth funding backflip

Latrobe Valley's education stakeholders have slammed an apparent State Government backflip as a "complete balls-up", after funding uncertainty threw a school-based suicide prevention program into disarray.

Mill picket line dissolved

Unions and Australian Paper contractor Chelgrave are in the process of finalising an enterprise bargaining agreement for about a dozen workers, after a seven-day picket line at the Maryvale Mill was dissolved on Friday.

GippsAero blames sales fall

Further details surrounding GippsAero's shock announcement of moves to shed about 40 jobs have emerged, with the company issuing a statement last week.

Jacob’s new mate

TWO and-a-half year-old Jacob Grant has found himself a new furry friend, after the fatal shooting of his pet husky Peppa on Anzac Day.

Lodge shuts temple

A long term struggle has pushed the Trafalgar Masonic Lodge to leave its renowned masonic temple.

Violence figures stun

Nearly 50 local women gathered last month to educate and increase awareness of family violence.

Facing the great unknown

Monash University Gippsland student Clinton Bush and young teacher Michael Heyne will ride their motorbikes from London to Cape Town at the end of this year in support of young people in Zambia.

Asbestos plan support

A NATIONAL plan to protect Australians from asbestos-related diseases has been cautiously welcomed by Gippsland's asbestos support group as the Federal Government announces funding.

Aero jobs in free fall

Latrobe Valley’s flagship manufacturing operation GippsAero is moving to shed about 40 workers, in a restructure which has taken government stakeholders by surprise.

Mayor Kam stands firm

FOUR of Latrobe City Mayor Sandy Kam's peers have publicly backed her decision to remain in the position in the wake of calls for her to step down.

Latrobe City Council’s four-year plan

JOB creation has emerged as the number one priority of Latrobe City Council as part of its vision for the next four years.

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