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Resident takes on NBN Co

NBN Co can expect to face a fight over at least one key local site it has earmarked in plans to roll-out fixed wireless broadband in the region.

State road funding in the gutter

CLAIMS the State Government has "shortchanged" Latrobe City have tainted today's funding announcement of $900,000 towards the repair of severely deteriorated roads in our region.

Bishop defends church conduct

The Catholic Church is investigating fresh allegations of sexual abuse by a priest within Gippsland; however, if current church protocols stand, the allegations may never be made public.

A fascinating venture

AFTER her daughter Layla was born, Traralgon's Nicole Darby was looking for a headband which was safe, comfortable and cute for her little girl.

‘One hell of a challenge’

WHEN Moe fire fighter Matt van Tilburg took part in a punishing climb up the Eureka Tower stairwell for charity last year, he found himself performing the workout of a lifetime.

Balancing act for Chapmans

LIFE is a balancing act, and few are more aware of this than Yinnar's Chapman family.

Millions of lost dollars in the Latrobe Valley

ABOUT $3 million of "lost money" belonging to 5923 individuals and businesses in the Latrobe Valley area are waiting for their rightful owners to reclaim it.

‘Fly in fly out’ on the rise

THE absence of major construction projects in Gippsland is likely to see an increase in Latrobe Valley's skilled workers turning to 'fly in fly out' work, according the local employment networks and unions.

Speculations quashed

MONASH University Gippsland campus' outgoing Pro-Vice Chancellor Professor Helen Bartlett has again quashed speculation the regional campus would separate from the Monash group.

A dairy good upgrade

THE completion of a $50 million upgrade to a Morwell dairy processing factory has helped it double production output, securing its place as Australia's largest non-milk dairy product facility.

NBN rollout ‘ambushes’ community

A "COMMUNITY relations" visit by National Broadband Network Co to the Latrobe Valley on Friday backfired when it met with allegations of "ambushing" the region and "tearing (it) apart".

New mayor talks up Latrobe City

NEWLY-elected Latrobe City Mayor Sandy Kam loves a good conversation, and she intends on having many of these with the people of Latrobe community to find out their views and needs on how the Valley can be made "the best place".

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