An unexpected journey
WHILE the film adaptation of The Hobbit continues to draw mixed reactions in theatres across the country, there have been few left un-dazzled by the film's special effects achievements.
On track to success
THE committee for a recently reopened walking trail which traverses parts of the Latrobe Valley recently received a national award.
Funds boost for adult learning
THREE local adult learning organisations have welcomed a much-needed funds boost of $115,000 in total from the State Government to carry out their programs.
Beds forced to close
LATROBE Valley patients are facing blowouts to elective surgery waiting lists this week, after Federal Government funding cuts to the Victorian hospital system have forced ongoing bed closures at Latrobe Regional Hospital.
Fire containment delayed
A FIRE at Morwell's Energy Brix briquette factory prior to Christmas took eight hours to bring under control, almost nine years to the day after fire gutted part of the factory in 2003.
Hard work pays off
ALL Luisa Bomba ever wanted was to be a ballerina.
Price rise hits pocket
RISING fares for public transport could prove to be a devastating blow to sustainable futures.
Negotiations end
AN end to lengthy negotiations over the rights of disability workers has been vindicating for "determined" union members, according to the Health and Community Services Union.
Funds boost technology
NEW jobs and the development of industry leading technology are set to flow from a State Government grant just announced for Sage Technology.
Comments taken out of context
FEDERAL Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has accused the Federal Government of misleading Gippsland students with claims the Coalition would scrap student support payments.
Power plans shelved
GIPPSLAND Trades and Labour Council secretary John Parker has again called for the re-establishment of the State Electricity Commission after plans for a $1.3 billion gas-fired power station in Yallourn were shelved by EnergyAustralia.
Hunt continues for robbers
AN investigation into an armed robbery at McDonald's in Morwell in the early hours of 19 September is ongoing, with police urging any witnesses or persons with information to come forward.
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FOOTBALL
MID GIPPSLAND
By MITCH BERECHREEE
ROUND 8 of the Mid Gippsland Football-Netball League was highlighted by Foster forward Brett Eddy's incredible day in front of the...
