Army moves in
THE thundering sound of Black Hawk rotor blades could be heard chopping through Latrobe Valley skies Monday, as Loy Yang mine and power station became a military playground for the Australian Defence Force.
Push for high-speed rail
LATROBE Valley's future has been the subject of statewide attention this week through a renewed push for a Gippsland high speed rail route and a new report on expected population growth.
More clarity needed on TAFE funding
THE State Government's announcement of $200 million to be injected into the state's vocational education and training sector have been welcomed, but with reservations.
Youth arrested for impersonating police
SEVEN youth who allegedly pulled over an off-duty policewoman in Traralgon last Friday while impersonating police have been arrested and interviewed.
Employment blame game
A SHARP jump in Gippsland's unemployment rate has led to accusations the State Government has failed to use the Latrobe Valley Advantage Fund effectively.
Gippslanders caught out
Gippsland commuters have been ousted as Victoria's most notorious V/Line fare evaders, in statistics published by Public Transport Victoria last week.
Action ongoing
A LAST ditch attempt to end industrial action at Yallourn Power Station remains in the Supreme Court, as station employees continue to cut electricity generation this week.
Held in ‘high regard’
THE shock resignation of former State Premier Ted Baillieu last week left local State Government MPs, who supported his leadership, feeling "sad" and "extremely disappointed".
Employ locals: unions
UNIONS fear local workers will miss out on jobs constructing a multi-million dollar recycling plant at Australian Paper's Maryvale Mill, despite the project being touted as a major boost for Latrobe Valley employment.
Proposal on the table
A PROPOSAL seeking to establish an engineering pathways project in Gippsland is being reviewed by the State Government.
Key facility still ‘on the table’
LATROBE Valley leaders are hopeful a key research facility proposed for Monash University Gippsland will remain "on the table" despite Monash's plan to withdraw from the local campus.
Maintenance shortfalls
WIDESPREAD maintenance woes affecting Latrobe Valley schools are unlikely to be eased in the next state budget despite a recent audit finding 150 Gippsland schools required about $90,000 each to bring them up to "operational standard".
Latest News
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...
