The Express’ journalistic efforts praised
THE Latrobe Valley Express has received a resounding endorsement of its work in the Victorian Country Press Association Newspaper Awards for 2011-2012.
AEU boycotts further negotiations
THE Victorian teachers' union is boycotting further negotiations and will recommence industrial action after it said the State Government refused to compromise and respond to the union's revised offer on major issues.
Traralgon power station ‘full steam ahead’
A TRARALGON gas-fired power generation station, expected to be operational next month, will ensure electricity security through the peak of summer.
Priority projects earmarked
GIPPSLAND Regional Aquatic Centre has been earmarked as a priority project following Latrobe City Council's move to seek up to $15 million in Federal Government assistance.
‘Watch what you post’
BURGLARS and thieves have become more resourceful in the digital age, prompting the Morwell Police Station officer-in-charge to remind social media users to be careful of what they post online, especially leading into the holiday season.
Spending down
BELOW average investment into Latrobe City bicycle infrastructure, revealed in the annual Bicycle Network Australia council report, has been defended by council as not reflective of its long-term investment.
Journalism program axed
THE discontinuation of four programs offered at the Monash University Gippsland campus, including the Bachelor of Arts (Journalism), will be proposed at an Education Committee meeting at the Monash Clayton campus this afternoon.
More land rezoned despite planning holdups
A PARCEL of land on Churchill's outskirts is set to be rezoned to make way for the development of a large residential estate.
Robust debate on energy future
A FORUM on the Latrobe Valley's future energy management evoked "robust but respectful" debate in the first of a series of events around the issue this week.
Valley identified as quake hotspot
AN updated national earthquake map has identified the Latrobe Valley as one of Australia's highest risk areas for earthquake activity.
Cops turn up heat
LATROBE Valley residents have been reminded to exercise caution on the roads leading into the holiday season, in conjunction with the launch of Operation Summer Stay last Friday.
Truck back in action
THE Country Fire Authority's management capabilities have been called into question by local firefighters, after Gippsland's dedicated chemical response truck was garaged in a recent truck registration debacle.
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A decade on: Year of the dogs, part one
FOOTBALL
MID GIPPSLAND
By LIAM DURKIN
YOU have to lose one to win one.
Sometimes, you even have to lose three.
Newborough Football-Netball Club put the demons of three...
