Stalled by bureaucracy
PLANS to build supported accommodation for local people with a mental illness remain mired in bureaucratic delays despite securing substantial State Government funds.
Enviro issues delay track work
Major works to repair a section of V/Line track next to the Morwell River Wetlands are yet to begin, 12 days after the line was closed due to track subsidence.
Response for respite
A NEW respite centre for children and adults with a disability could support more than 1200 Latrobe Valley families.
Business forum for Gippsland
A BUSINESS forum to be held in Traralgon this month aims to provide an economic overview of Gippsland.
Dental crisis looms
A CRISIS in Latrobe Valley's public dental care is looming with key service providers urging the Federal Government to expedite urgent funds to the region.
Train commuters face longer wait
LATROBE Valley V/Line commuters could now face up to eight weeks of early departures, delays and transferals after the completion timeline for a damaged rail section was extended this week.
Rates ‘out of control’
THE letter from Latrobe City Council received by the Rodgers household this year was greeted with incredulity.
Call to end ‘contracts’ charade
THE Federal Government has been urged to end the "charade" of its 'contracts for closure' program as key local sources indicate a proposal to close brown coal power stations in the Latrobe Valley looks set to be shelved.
Fairer fire levy on cards
Long awaited reforms to the funding of firefighting services have been hailed as a win for Latrobe Valley residents, unfairly burdened by exorbitant insurance premium fire service levies.
Rates notice concerns
PROPERTY valuation increases of more than 20 per cent have shocked and outraged some Latrobe Valley residents as they opened their council rate notices this week.
Claims hospital to face big bill
LATROBE Regional Hospital faces a hefty carbon tax bill, per bed, but will receive no compensation or exemption from the Federal Government.
Community call out for help
KOALA breeding season is sure to bring two things - increased sightings of the marsupials and an increase of patients to Southern Ash Wildlife Shelter, Rawson.
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