Bushfire commission report progress
AN independent audit outlining progress of the implementation of recommendations in the 2009 Victorian Bushfires Royal Commission was tabled in State Parliament recently.
A colourful life
ENTERING an international art competition and securing a spot at the finals has given Gippsland's Roslyn Jennings a surge of confidence.
Roadside ‘hazards’ cut
A GROUNDSWELL of community opposition has forced VicRoads to defend its multi-million dollar Princes Highway road safety project.
Family distraught by missing dogs
The nights have been a little quieter around an Avondale Road, Morwell household recently.
Rubbish dumping nightmare
PAULINE and Tom Corrigan are fed up with the public's rubbish.
HRL spends millions
HRL has spent $20 million in State Government funds preparing for a dual-gas plant in the Latrobe Valley which now looks unlikely to be built.
Rebrand to say ‘look at us’
LATROBE City Image Strategy is an opportunity to say "look at us" according to Latrobe City Mayor Ed Vermeulen.
Fuel price frustration continues to grow
Local politicians have been "inundated" with fuel price complaints recently, as frustration builds among local motorists over ongoing differences between regional and metro bowser prices.
Small steps to supported accommodation
A LOCAL mental health advocacy organisation is hoping its efforts to create more fully-supported accommodation units in the region will spur more action to address the needs of those with mental illnesses.
Bridging the education gap
A GROUP of Gippsland schools hope to increase student outcomes by bridging the gap between pre-service and in-service teachers.
Restaurant keeps its doors open
DESPITE being thrust into a difficult climate, a key Gippsland facility will strive to continue servicing the needs of the community.
A walk to remember
TATTOOED on Linda Welsh's foot is a motivational script which she hopes will help get her through the dense jungle and soaring mountains of the Kokoda track in Papua New Guinea.
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Final VicGrid plan coming
By PHILIP HOPKINS
SUBMISSIONS on the state government's draft renewable energy zones (REZs) and transmission lines closed on Tuesday this week, but VicGrid's chief executive,...
