‘Truck and shovel’ implemented
The Yallourn Power Station and mine workforce are feeling the reverberations of last week's Morwell River collapse, as employees and contractors undergo a company-wide shake-up to assist TRUenergy's response efforts.
Home care boost
LATROBE seniors are set to benefit from a $199,319 State Government funding boost to aged care services helping them to live independently at home.
Ian Nethercote to leave Loy Yang
LOY Yang Power's chief executive Ian Nethercote will leave the company, effective 29 June.
Facilities damaged
THE deluge that swamped Traralgon this week took its toll on the Traralgon Men's Shed.
Residents evacuated
WITH water gushing across Traralgon's Tennyson Street, resident Adrian 'Richard' Green was left feeling "extremely frightened", stranded at his home.
Council to investigate flood warning system
LATROBE City Council will be investigating its flood warning system amid reports from residents they had not received enough notice to evacuate.
Deluge hits with force
A POST-flood mop-up is underway in parts of the Latrobe Valley after rainfall recorded at surrounding bureau stations this week hit the highest levels seen for many years.
Residents relocated
RISING flood waters had 34 residents relocating to the region's relief centre on Monday night.
Students miss exams
MONASH University Gippsland students who missed their examinations earlier this week due to the floods can apply for special consideration, according to a university spokesperson.
Obey road signs: Highway Patrol
THE floods of recent days have seen many drivers disobeying road closure signs, with several drivers needing assistance, according to Latrobe Highway Patrol.
Poor drainage exposed
RAINFALL in Gippsland this week has exposed a lack of appropriate drainage near residential dwellings.
Spirits high for celebration
A ROARING river and flash flooding has not dampened the spirits of Walhalla residents, despite receiving about 140 milimetres of rain in 24 hours.
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What’s old is new in North Gippy
FOOTBALL
NORTH GIPPSLAND
BY BLAKE METCALF-HOLT
THE separation between the best and the rest gets slimmer.
Following results in Round 9 of the North Gippsland Football-Netball League, we...
