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.
Multi-million dollar expansion
THE multi-million dollar expansion plans of a local firm, expected to create up to 18 jobs, were today boosted by a State Government grant.
Recovery works progress
RECOVERY work at the Yallourn mine has progressed, with a partial diversion of the Morwell River now in place.
Exemplar program kickstarted by funds
PHILANTHROPIC donations have kickstarted a campaign by the Gippsland Carers Association to see a national-first demonstration project established in the region.
Great Aussie performance
WHAT better way to showcase the great Australian culture than through a play full of great Aussie rock songs, blunt humour and terrible accents.
Police crack down on unsolved crime
AN increase in police resources in the region has lead to an initiative by the Moe Police to crackdown on outstanding issues.
HRL loses Fed backing
HRL'S proposed Morwell dual gas-fired power station looks likely to be shelved following a Federal Government announcement late Friday it had terminated a $100 million funding agreement with the company.
Tenants concerned by State Gov report
LATROBE Valley public housing tenants fear their housing security is at risk if the State Government implements the drastic changes recommended in two discussion papers.
Drought close to breaking
DESPITE "frustrations" with Latrobe City's planning process causing delays, the approval of the Erin Park Lakeside development plan could break the Traralgon land-drought within three months.