Property sale sparks community anger
A MEMBER of parliament and community groups are "disappointed" over Latrobe City's proposal to a sell a council-owned property in Moe.
Ambo overhaul needed
PARAMEDICS in the Latrobe Valley are battling to attend emergencies within an hour due to insufficient resources and poor communications, according to the paramedics' union.
Tepid response to clean coal hype
POTENTIAL expectations created by a metropolitan media outlet touting thousands of jobs for Latrobe Valley's brown coal sector on Friday has been watered down by local stakeholders.
Car parking reforms
"SIMPLIFIED opportunities" for council to localise its standard parking arrangements could be implemented following an announcement from the State Government.
PM comes under fire
FEDERAL Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has lambasted Prime Minister Julia Gillard over comments apparently suggesting a possible Latrobe Valley power station closure would not necessarily result in job reductions.
‘Glimmer of hope’ for TAFE
GIPPSLAND'S TAFE sector could be presented with a glimmer of hope, according to Latrobe City Mayor Ed Vermeulen.
Taxi operators cautious of inquiry recommendations
THE draft recommendations outlined in the long-awaited Taxi Industry Inquiry released last week has elicited a cautious response from country taxi operators.
Demand for action
IF the Federal Government has not announced serious new job opportunities for the Latrobe Valley by September it faces a vocal union backlash.
Flood figures for reservoirs
SOUTHERN Rural Water has updated it flood management figures for Latrobe Valley's water reservoirs.
Exams as scheduled at university
DESPITE localised flooding cutting many roads to Monash University Gippsland's Churchill campus, students with exams this morning were told they would proceed as planned.
Traralgon residents evacuated
SOME 34 residents of Traralgon near the overflowing Traralgon Creek have been evacuated as of 9.30am on Tuesday.
Water struggle to ease
THE struggle to pay water bills by Latrobe Valley consumers has been recognised by Gippsland Water, with plans of a massive reduction in price increases in its next water plan.
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Advancing sustainability programs at local schools
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EDUCATORS from across Gippsland gathered at Stockdale Road Primary School, Traralgon for a dynamic morning dedicated to advancing sustainability initiatives within schools.
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