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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.

Development in limbo

A CRISIS of confidence about the Latrobe Valley's future has led to the worst downturn in commercial development ever seen, according to some of the region's leading developers.

Cut above the rest

A GIPPSLAND salon is setting the trend by launching a regional, annual hairdressing competition, a first in the region.

Builders snubbed by process

TWO of the region's leading developers have reacted angrily at being snubbed by a local secondary school during a building tender process.

DPI quells mining fears

THE Department of Primary Industries has spoken up to ease community concerns after news broke a national minerals exploration company was looking at new tenements in Mirboo North and Callignee.

Back in business

AN "iconic" Gippsland produce store has opened its doors again, ushering in a steady flow of customers on its first day of business.

Preschool program supported

CHILDREN in the region will benefit from the Federal Government's ambitious "universal access'' policy after Latrobe City councillors voted to endorse the program beyond 2012.

Testament to the community spirit

SIXTEEN potential "champions of palliative care" recently completed a 13-week distance education course at Monash University Gippsland, funded by the community's generosity.

Council crack down

OWNERS of derelict properties in the Latrobe Valley will be forced to clean-up their act as Latrobe City Council knuckles down on unsightly properties.

Blues get a new boost

THE new $1.7 million Trafalgar Police Station officially opened its doors last week.

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.

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