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.
Funding blow to council budget
LATROBE City Council's budget has a $465,000 shortfall following a multi-million dollar Federal Government financial assistance grants correction.
Go-getting lawyer wins award
IN almost every aspect of her life, Coongulla resident Belinda Wilson tackles challenges head-on - the way she does everyday at the office.
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.
Call to end ‘contracts’ charade
THE Federal Government has been urged to end the "charade" of its 'contracts for closure' program as key local sources indicate a proposal to close brown coal power stations in the Latrobe Valley looks set to be shelved.
Fairer fire levy on cards
Long awaited reforms to the funding of firefighting services have been hailed as a win for Latrobe Valley residents, unfairly burdened by exorbitant insurance premium fire service levies.
Rates notice concerns
PROPERTY valuation increases of more than 20 per cent have shocked and outraged some Latrobe Valley residents as they opened their council rate notices this week.
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