Zoning in on flood areas
LATROBE City Council has been urged to clarify its flood-related zoning or planning overlay in Bridle Estate, Morwell, following news some residents have faced significantly higher insurance premiums due to the area being classified as flood-prone.
Visions for the future
The Latrobe Valley could get its first detailed vision of the future later this year, through a competition inviting the world's best urban architects to design a "transitioned" Valley community.
Valley saves on power
Latrobe Valley households appear to be racking up far lower electricity bills than the state average, according to a new customer survey.
Savvy op-shopper
LATROBE City councillor and local personality Kellie O'Callaghan is a familiar face in a number of op shops around the Latrobe Valley.
Making it count
SEVEN years ago, Morwell's Jim Hartley decided to make the best of retirement, by joining hands with a national not-for-profit organisation.
Public housing fears
TENANTS rallied last week to voice their concerns about the future direction of public housing in Latrobe Valley.
Minor quake rocks Moe
THE Latrobe Valley was again shaken by an earthquake on Sunday night, although significantly fewer people reported feeling the tremor compared to last month's incident.
Alliance formed to assist apprentices
AN alliance between two key Gippsland groups is hoped to address the problem of unplaced apprentices.
Struggling to find work
"ANGER" and fear were the emotions expressed by Adam Brooks when he was stood down by his Gippsland training organisation.
Manufacturing grants up for grabs
GIPPSLAND manufacturing companies have been urged to apply for their share of a multi-million dollar State Government grants program just announced.
Inspired to change
IT will be her "extended family" Ann Robinson will miss the most, as she hands over the reins after more than 20 years at Morwell Neighbourhood House.
Lifeline experience
THE thought of op shops may often inspire mental images of a dusty, dingy little store cluttered with items, meant to cater for the less fortunate, but Lifeline chief executive Dawn Gilbert does not believe this has to be the case.
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Bowlers warm up for pennant
BOWLS
STREZLECKI NORTH
BY MICHAEL HOLROYD
STREZLECKI Bowls Region opened its season last Saturday with the Strzelecki North playing area conducting the McGilton and Barry Shields for...
