Millions of lost dollars in the Latrobe Valley
ABOUT $3 million of "lost money" belonging to 5923 individuals and businesses in the Latrobe Valley area are waiting for their rightful owners to reclaim it.
‘Fly in fly out’ on the rise
THE absence of major construction projects in Gippsland is likely to see an increase in Latrobe Valley's skilled workers turning to 'fly in fly out' work, according the local employment networks and unions.
Speculations quashed
MONASH University Gippsland campus' outgoing Pro-Vice Chancellor Professor Helen Bartlett has again quashed speculation the regional campus would separate from the Monash group.
A dairy good upgrade
THE completion of a $50 million upgrade to a Morwell dairy processing factory has helped it double production output, securing its place as Australia's largest non-milk dairy product facility.
NBN rollout ‘ambushes’ community
A "COMMUNITY relations" visit by National Broadband Network Co to the Latrobe Valley on Friday backfired when it met with allegations of "ambushing" the region and "tearing (it) apart".
New mayor talks up Latrobe City
NEWLY-elected Latrobe City Mayor Sandy Kam loves a good conversation, and she intends on having many of these with the people of Latrobe community to find out their views and needs on how the Valley can be made "the best place".
Remembrance Day service times
Morwell RSL 10.45am; Moe RSL 11am; Traralgon RSL 10.30am; Boolarra RSL 10.45am; Trafalgar RSL 11am; Thorpdale RSL noon; Yallourn/Newborough RSL 11.11am; Glengarry 10.40am; No services in Yinnar or Tyers.
‘Light at the end of the tunnel’
THERE are hopes a solution to the poor television reception saga, which has plagued the Boolarra township for 20 months, is in reach, after ongoing community lobbying prompted intervention from the Federal Government.
Freedom Fuels fined for underpaying
NATIONAL service station operator Freedom Fuels Australia Pty Ltd has been fined $46,200 for underpaying more than 200 employees, including 56 Victorians.
Rights and responsibilities
A STATE Government-initiated program outlining practical knowledge to newly-arrived migrants and refugees is progressing well, according to the minister responsible for overseeing multicultural affairs and citizenship.
Moe house destroyed by fire
A HOUSE in Griffin Street, Moe was completely destroyed in a house fire on Melbourne Cup Day.
Farmers forgotten after flood
THE Victorian Farmers Federation is maintaining calls for State Government reimbursement to farmers impacted by the emergency drainage of water from the Yallourn mine, despite one farmer admitting he was "unlikely" to be compensated.
