Home News Page 973

News

Lucrative contract

WORKWAYS Morwell has nabbed a lucrative Job Services Australia contract after the previous provider did not reach the minimum service standard.

Staff engaged

THE new consortium of companies nominated by the Federal Government to provide apprentices support services in the region plans to increase its coverage in the Gippsland and Melbourne region from 1 July.

Bringing back memories

For a number of Latrobe Valley residents, the Morwell River's collapse into the Yallourn open cut coal mine has been a strong dose of 'deja vu'.

Jobs and courses cut

LIASING with government bodies to address job losses and cuts to Gippsland's TAFE sector is the direction to take, according to a key education council chair.

‘Business as usual’: AGL

THE total buy-out of Loy Yang Power by AGL Energy Limited is due for completion by the end of the month.

Housing crisis discussions

A MEETING to address Latrobe Valley's public housing crisis has been set, and the tenants association is calling for input from tenants.

More security for Traralgon CBD

TRARALGON is set to receive additional safety and security infrastructure around the central business district to deter crime in the area.

Power output boost

Yallourn Power Station has predicted it will boost power generation three-fold this week, with a coal supply conveyor belt due to be reinstated this Wednesday.

Funds, but no set plan

DESPITE receiving millions of dollars in funding, GippsAero is yet to confirm if it will use Latrobe Regional Airport as the manufacturing hub for its new 18-seat aircraft.

Call for patience

CLAIMS the carbon tax could force at least a partial closure of Energy Brix by the start of July have been dismissed by a federal minister as "media manipulation".

Getting more from life

There is more to boxing than just "hitting people", according to Trafalgar boxer Cathy Saleta.

Valley primed for opportunities

BILLION dollar coal export opportunities with international economic benefits should evolve in the Latrobe Valley within the next decade but the region's skills base will need to keep pace.

Latest News

Test results of beef wellington lunch revealed: Patterson trial

By TOM HAYES and STEFAN BRADLEY   RESULTS of toxin tests were revealed and explained to the court during Erin Patterson's Supreme Court trial on Friday,...