Council’s ‘stranglehold’ released
A "SHIFT in power" within Latrobe City Council could be healthy for the region if the parochial division within wards is eradicated, according to an academic.
Predicted challenges for new council
FORMER mayor of Latrobe City foresees challenges facing the new council but said it was "on the right track".
Voters have their say
CHANGE has been forced in local government following a shock election result which has seen two councillors, including Latrobe City’s mayor, knocked out from chambers.
Close call for driver in truck spillover
A 79 year-old truck driver was rescued through his cabin windscreen by a passing driver, after his semi trailer tipped over in Morwell last Wednesday.
‘Gone to ground’
A STATE minister's failure to address widespread fears over the impact of education cuts in the Latrobe Valley has been likened to the "Kennett era of gagging".
Easing the pressure
Ten Latrobe Valley landowners ravaged by the February 2009 bushfires have taken up a State Government offer to purchase their land, in a plan which ensures houses will never be built on the impacted properties ever again.
Process questioned
GIPPSLAND'S new primary health care umbrella organisation elected its directors last week amid accusations of improper process.
‘Bleak’ future ahead
NUMEROUS GippsTAFE teachers are expected to receive their "tap on the shoulder" with the first stage of a large-scale redundancy roll out to begin in the next fortnight.
Scammers on the prowl
EVEN before Morwell's Michelle Lagerwey answered an unexpected phone call last week, she was well on her way to becoming a victim of identity theft.
Bogged by concerns
AN ongoing campaign for action on key drainage issues in Morwell has seen relevant bureaucracies agree to several community demands this month.
Union says ‘issues are negotiable’
THE next month will be "critical" in ongoing negotiations between the State Government and the Australian Education Union as it will determine whether the 12-month battle for better pay and conditions will continue into the year ahead.
Not ‘combat’ ready
Embarrassing details have emerged over the ongoing setbacks to Traralgon’s “number one” firefighting priority, a fire truck equipped with a 42-metre rescue ladder, which is yet to see “combat” operation in the Latrobe Valley.
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Severe thunderstorms awakening heavy rain
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SLOW-MOVING thunderstorms erupted through the Latrobe Valley from the earlier hours of Friday, February 27.
Some locals took to social media to report that...
