Call to ‘roll back’ roll out
A CAMPAIGN to stop the local Smart Meter roll-out, amid claims of safety concerns, is gaining traction in Churchill.
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.
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.
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The day Morwell East marched the flag home
FOOTBALL
MID GIPPSLAND
By BLAKE METCALF-HOLT
PAST players from Morwell East Football-Netball Club’s last senior flag gathered at the weekend during the Hawks home bout against Foster.
The...
