Lifeline experience
THE thought of op shops may often inspire mental images of a dusty, dingy little store cluttered with items, meant to cater for the less fortunate, but Lifeline chief executive Dawn Gilbert does not believe this has to be the case.
Public housing fears
TENANTS rallied last week to voice their concerns about the future direction of public housing in Latrobe Valley.
It’s all downhill from here
Outside of work, Latrobe City Deputy Mayor Sharon Gibson's life can be rather stressful. Gibson spends many hours worrying about her 13-year old son Lachlan, a keen downhill mountainbiker who recently finished second in round one of the King of Ballarat competition.
Technological wonder
A RENEWABLE energy education program has officially been launched in the heart of the brown coal region, the Latrobe Valley.
Attracting investment
IN a bid to attract investment to the region and encourage job growth, Latrobe City Council representatives are in China meeting with potential investors.
Time to step up
When looking to train apprentices for his electrical business, lifelong Latrobe Valley resident Vin Key can not help but be concerned by the mindset of today's local youth.
AGL backs government’s carbon price
THE new owners of Loy Yang A are supportive of a price on carbon, saying the levy would provide an incentive to reduce emissions.
Fight against fuel prices
People say it is in his "Pommy blood", and he thinks they might be right.
Interpreter shortage concerns
HEARING-impaired Gippsland residents may face communication barriers following the closure of Victoria's only Diploma Auslan course.
The army way takes charge
Former North Melbourne star Glen Archer, who was known for his toughness on the field, will be hosting a conditioning clinic with the Morwell East Football Club on Tuesday.
Apprenticeship opens doors
TAKING on an apprenticeship to learn new skills has been a game changer for Latrobe Valley's Karley Wells.
Meet ‘Mrs Average’
NEWBOROUGH'S Adele Pugsley is Latrobe Valley's average resident - and she does not mind being average at all.
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Final VicGrid plan coming
By PHILIP HOPKINS
SUBMISSIONS on the state government's draft renewable energy zones (REZs) and transmission lines closed on Tuesday this week, but VicGrid's chief executive,...
