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LCHS denies extra funds

AS the call intensifies for funds to fix Latrobe Valley's growing public dental waiting lists, Latrobe Community Health Service has flatly denied State Government claims of boosted funds. 

‘Bronto’ still unused

TRARALGON'S "number one" fire fighting priority; a truck equipped with a 42 metre rescue ladder, is yet to see "combat" operation, despite being delivered to the region with great fanfare nine months ago. 

Water bill concerns

LATROBE Valley water users have been urged to monitor their water bills, after a Newborough man was overcharged $110 by Gippsland Water for water he never used. 

More incentives needed

THE current model used to attract and retain doctors in regional areas, including Gippsland, is flawed and should be replaced, according to a Senate Committee Report just released. 

Getting women dressed for success

WITH a new program manager at the helm, national not-for-profit organisation Fitted for Work's only regional office in Morwell is ready to reach out to help more local women prepare to join the workforce. 

Tasmanian cadets take flight in the Valley

RIGOROUS flight training in the Latrobe Valley last week gave air force cadets a taste of the action. 

GippsTAFE fears quelled

CENTRAL Gippsland Institute of TAFE will not close its Yallourn campus unless the proposed Morwell site, which would house the merged campuses, was already built and ready. 

Uncertain future for icon

THE iconic Ostler's House in Traralgon's uncertain future will continue after Latrobe City Council ordered the owner to re-advertise the proposed demolition. 

Shooter apologises to neighbours

THE man accused of shooting a 10 year-old girl in the buttocks with an unregistered air rifle recently apologised to the victim's family in court. 

Paramedic left gutted

WHEN Ken Curtis lay his Ambulance Victoria uniform out for the final time last week he "just wanted to sit down and cry" - this was not the way he envisaged his 42-year career ending 

CUA Morwell to merge with Traralgon

CREDIT Union Australia's Morwell branch will shut its doors from 12 October to merge with CUA's Traralgon branch. 

Redesigning Morwell

A competition which could see the Morwell central business district redesigned by the world's international architecture talents opens on Friday. 

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