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Student representation threatened: Union

STUDENT representatives at Monash University's Gippsland campus are concerned their roles will be eroded under the Education Legislation Amendment (Governance) Bill 2012, introduced in Victorian parliament last month.

Vital support for ‘long battle’

A GIPPSLAND agency is set to expand programs working with children displaying sexualised behaviour, after securing new State Government funds.

Cautious response

RECENTLY-announced changes to financial incentives paid to employers, by the Federal Government, are not expected to deeply impact efforts by the State Government to improve prospects for Gippsland apprentices; however, the timing of a new initiative has been greeted with some concern.

Building global networks

GIPPSAERO recently announced expanded global networks and dealerships in an effort to grow the company, despite serious challenges facing the manufacturing sector.

Internet relief on the way

SEVERAL Morwell and Traralgon residential areas plagued by poor internet access can look forward to a speedier service in coming months, according to a Telstra announcement on Friday.

Need for speed

CONCERNS have been raised some parts of Morwell were contending with slow and interrupted connection speeds.

A fascinating venture

AFTER her daughter Layla was born, Traralgon's Nicole Darby was looking for a headband which was safe, comfortable and cute for her little girl.

Students placed

THE majority of students at Morwell's soon-to-be-closed Woolum Bellum College have been allocated places in mainstream Latrobe Valley schools.

Death shocks school

TWO of the teenagers involved in a horrific triple-fatality car smash in Melbourne last week were enrolled at Morwell's Woolum Bellum College and were members of Latrobe Valley's indigenous community.

Small schools fly high

REAL-life rescue stories of children who had been assisted by the Royal Flying Doctor Service enthralled about 30 students from Yinnar South Primary School and Thorpdale Primary School, earlier this week.

Merger best way forward

The owner of two Latrobe Valley aged care facilities, Grace Bruce Homes, recently announced it will amalgamate with not-for-profit aged care providers, Benetas.

Drainage woes to be assessed

AFTER months of campaigning by residents and politicians a local member of parliament claims the State Government has bowed to pressure over drainage issues plaguing Morwell's Wallace Street.

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