Students miss out
Schools across Victoria were in strike mode yesterday, robbing many year 12 students of valuable learning time as they head toward the most important exam period of their lives.
Latrobe performing arts centre ‘death warrant’
THE fiercely debated Latrobe Performing Arts and Convention Centre sparked a performance among Latrobe City councillors on Monday night, with two rescission notices delaying the business case resolution.
Blown away
YINNAR Bowls Club had its entire roof blown off during heavy winds yesterday.
‘Devastating blow’
The ditching of the Federal Government's 'contract for closure' scheme will have far reaching ramifications for the Latrobe Valley and Australia.
Mixed reactions received
YESTERDAY'S announcement the 'contract for closure' program would not go ahead drew mixed responses in the Latrobe Valley.
Closure plans scrapped
THE cloud of uncertainty hanging over the future of Latrobe Valley's power stations lifted yesterday as the Federal Government announced it would no longer seek to close local generators.
Windy welcome for Valley
STATE Emergency Services responded to more than 100 incidents yesterday as the Latrobe Valley was hit with winds of up to 87 kilometres per hour.
‘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.
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.
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