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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.

Good samaritan rescues couple

AN elderly couple are praising good samaritan Rob Raymond for saving them from their burning property.

Learning centres welcomed

GIPPSLAND will witness the establishment of seven technological learning centres in a bid to increase higher education participation rates in the region.

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