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Finally ready for action

THIRTEEN months after its acclaimed arrival at Country Fire Authority's Traralgon station, the 'Bronto' ladder platform is finally ready for action.

Remembering lost friends

PARAMEDIC Don Gillies has seen a lot during his 31 years with Ambulance Victoria.

More NBN towers planned

THE first two of an expected 12 planning permit applications for National Broadband Network Co towers across the Latrobe Valley have been advertised.

Redevelopment underway at LRH

DEMOLITION works kick-started the Gippsland Cancer Care Centre's multi-million dollar expansion at Latrobe Regional Hospital last week, paving the way for redevelopment of the hospital's main entrance.

Tyers fatality last night

A MAN aged in his 40s has died in a car crash along Tyers Road about 10.20pm yesterday.

Hundreds farewell fallen firefighter

HUNDREDS of family members and friends of the late Peter Cramer attended a funeral service held in Traralgon this afternoon.

Long list of debt

AN eight-page creditors list has revealed the shocking extent of debt owed to mostly Gippsland-based businesses by embattled Macalister Constructions.

Waits expected

MOTORISTS have been warned to expect months of delays on a section of the Princes Freeway in Morwell with long-awaited remedial works to the Morwell Main Drain beginning today.

Power unit back on line

ENERGYAustralia has brought its fourth generating unit back on line over past weeks to meet a rise in increased electricity demand.

Quarry under threat of closure

THE jobs of nine Boral Quarries employees in Yallourn North are under threat with the business' closure looming within weeks if it cannot be sold.

Elvis grounded temporarily

A WELCOME sight to many on Friday as fires threatened homes near Cowwarr and Toongabbie, Erickson sky crane 'Elvis' will be out of action at least until tomorrow after suffering hydraulic issues.

Monash offers ‘stable’

MONASH University Gippsland has offered almost 400 places for students undertaking an undergraduate course this year, which is a similar level to last year.

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Student-led clinic aims to boost allied health services

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