Collateral damage
Latrobe Valley's already strained employment landscape has been dealt a crippling blow, after industrial action at Yallourn power station put a 12-month delay on at least 600 job opportunities during an ongoing construction downturn.
Outage workers ‘shattered’
When Latrobe Valley boilermaker 'James' found out Yallourn Power Station had delayed a major generation unit outage by 12 months, he immediately became concerned for his family.
Interactive climate modelling
CLIMATE change will force average Latrobe Valley temperatures to jump from two to three degrees over the next 50 years, according to comprehensive climate modelling software designed exclusively for Gippsland.
The love of the job
SECOND year glass and glazing apprentice Dean Carter loves what he does.
A lesson in inattention
WHEN Latrobe City Council decided last week to move forward with plans to revitalise Moe, a packed town hall erupted with applause.
GippsTAFE chair denies sacking
THE chair of Central Gippsland Institute of TAFE David Gittins has denied media reports of being "sacked" by Higher Education and Skills Minister Peter Hall.
‘Disgraceful’ spend on Gippsland rail
THE State Government's dedication to Gippsland rail services has been labelled "disgraceful", after announcing it had allocated less than one per cent of country rail maintenance funding to the region.
Back to the future
THE Latrobe Valley harbours a rich tradition of industrial action in the power sector.
Action takes its toll
Latrobe Valley's first power station walk-out in more than a decade has taken a costly toll, with station operator EnergyAustralia warning continued action will jeopardise future employment opportunities at the operation.
Main Drain fine
A GEOTECHNICAL assessment of the Princes Freeway in Morwell has found the town's main drain is functioning correctly.
Ministers’ loss felt
THE loss of two Federal Ministers with ties to the Latrobe Valley will challenge efforts by local leaders to keep the Latrobe Valley firmly on the federal agenda.
Valley digs deep to top biggest efforts
AN anonymous Latrobe Valley family has played a pivotal role in helping Traralgon's Royal Exchange Hotel Cork Club make its biggest ever contribution to the Good Friday Appeal.
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Five-star Falcons win league
SOCCER
LATROBE VALLEY
By SEBASTIAN HASSETT
THEY’LL talk about this team in Latrobe Valley sporting folklore for decades.
And why not: we may never see a team dominate...
