‘Severe punishment’ handed to nail gun attacker
A JUDGE has described the actions of a man who shot his girlfriend multiple times with a nail gun, before throwing a television over her head and trying to choke her at their Morwell home on Christmas Day 2010 as "vicious and cowardly".
Traralgon girl injured in ‘callous’ air rifle attack
A "disturbing" air rifle attack on a nine year-old Traralgon girl yesterday has been branded as a "cruel and callous" act by Victoria Police.
Valley schools to close their doors
Latrobe Valley schools will close their doors tomorrow as teachers prepare for their biggest statewide strike to date, with many more yet to confirm whether they will stay open.
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.
Gippsland’s carbon tax battle
GIPPSLAND'S dairy farmers, fisheries, hospitals, aged care facilities, sporting clubs and small businesses are all buckling under the strain of the carbon tax, Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has told Federal Parliament.
Moe CFA operations unaffected by truck debacle
OPERATIONS at the Moe fire station have not been affected by an unregistered fire truck, which came into public spotlight last week.
Early learning site ‘abandoned’
DESPITE Traralgon childcare centres nearing capacity, Latrobe City Council has voted to sell the former Traralgon Early Learning Centre.
‘Bodgy’ installation concerns
The air conditioning repair and installation industry has become rife with "backyard" installers, undercutting quotes to win jobs while performing "bodgy" installations, according to a local professional.
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Final VicGrid plan coming
By PHILIP HOPKINS
SUBMISSIONS on the state government's draft renewable energy zones (REZs) and transmission lines closed on Tuesday this week, but VicGrid's chief executive,...
