Valley saves on power
Latrobe Valley households appear to be racking up far lower electricity bills than the state average, according to a new customer survey.
Savvy op-shopper
LATROBE City councillor and local personality Kellie O'Callaghan is a familiar face in a number of op shops around the Latrobe Valley.
Making it count
SEVEN years ago, Morwell's Jim Hartley decided to make the best of retirement, by joining hands with a national not-for-profit organisation.
Visions for the future
The Latrobe Valley could get its first detailed vision of the future later this year, through a competition inviting the world's best urban architects to design a "transitioned" Valley community.
Lifeline experience
THE thought of op shops may often inspire mental images of a dusty, dingy little store cluttered with items, meant to cater for the less fortunate, but Lifeline chief executive Dawn Gilbert does not believe this has to be the case.
Public housing fears
TENANTS rallied last week to voice their concerns about the future direction of public housing in Latrobe Valley.
Minor quake rocks Moe
THE Latrobe Valley was again shaken by an earthquake on Sunday night, although significantly fewer people reported feeling the tremor compared to last month's incident.
Alliance formed to assist apprentices
AN alliance between two key Gippsland groups is hoped to address the problem of unplaced apprentices.
Struggling to find work
"ANGER" and fear were the emotions expressed by Adam Brooks when he was stood down by his Gippsland training organisation.
Manufacturing grants up for grabs
GIPPSLAND manufacturing companies have been urged to apply for their share of a multi-million dollar State Government grants program just announced.
Inspired to change
IT will be her "extended family" Ann Robinson will miss the most, as she hands over the reins after more than 20 years at Morwell Neighbourhood House.
It’s all downhill from here
Outside of work, Latrobe City Deputy Mayor Sharon Gibson's life can be rather stressful. Gibson spends many hours worrying about her 13-year old son Lachlan, a keen downhill mountainbiker who recently finished second in round one of the King of Ballarat competition.
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Restoring confidence in VCAA
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THE state government is overhauling the Victorian Curriculum Assessment Authority to provide full confidence to Victorian students, families and schools.
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