Investigation confusion
The State Government has moved to clarify recent media reports an 'inquiry' had been established to address the Yallourn mine's disastrous Morwell River collapse, which has seen billions of litres of water flooding into the mine for about seven weeks.
LRH results sparks debate
Latrobe Regional Hospital's latest performance figures have been used as part of a political football game.
An average outlook
DESPITE some criticism from councillors, Latrobe City's change in rates is below the Gippsland municipality average.
Confronting ‘sext’ education in courtroom
THERE was a tense moment in the Latrobe Valley Children's Court on Friday afternoon as Magistrate Clive Alsop addressed a 16 year-old boy on the consequences of his actions in possessing and distributing what constituted child pornography on his mobile phone.
Safety works pegged for carpark
AFTER years of campaigning, Latrobe City Council has finally agreed to fund safety improvements to a Traralgon preschool carpark.
Taking back the Valley
The State Opposition converged on Moe at the weekend on a quest to reconnect with local issues in a region that has become the centre of National Party heartland.
Shrinking smoker numbers ‘unlikely’ locally
STATEWIDE statistics may indicate smoking rates have declined to less than 15 per cent, but a local health care service provider cautions this may not be the case in the Latrobe Valley.
Our ‘hidden’ carers
Gippsland has been reminded of its "grossly inadequate" carer support system, with indications many as half of the region's elderly and disabled carers are completely isolated from services and support networks.
Mammoth success
AFTER two months of hard work, Callignee artist Kelly Just has applied the final touches to her life-like work of art.
Green studio fills growing need
NESTLED in the heart of Morwell's industrial area is a blossoming little printmaking studio, lovingly nurtured by its founder and coordinator, artist Kate Zizys.
Smart meter forum in Churchill
CONCERNED residents from as far afield as Melbourne may be attending a public meeting on smart meters tonight in Churchill.
Plan for success
DESPITE operating a pharmacy in Churchill for 37 years, Churchill entrepreneur Ross Ollquist said keeping up in a fast-paced business world was a challenge.
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Principal powers to expand in Victoria
STAFFWRITERS
SCHOOL principals will soon have the power to suspend or expel students for their behaviour outside school.
The state government has announced that, effective day...
