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Fight over TAFE cuts

Central Gippsland Institute of TAFE has rejected Latrobe City councillor Graeme Middlemiss' accusations it betrayed council following the education provider's leaked transition plans. 

Coal deal signed

A clean coal technology developer moving to export Latrobe Valley brown coal has officially entered in partnership with a Chinese shipping company. 

Leading the CWA forward

MOE's Crystal Rudd grew up admiring the work her late paternal grandmother Jean carried out as the president of the Yinnar Country Women's Association, but it never occurred to her she may one day be the president of a branch too. 

Call out to local business

COMPANIES interested in operating and developing the proposed Gippsland Logistics Precinct freight terminal will soon be asked to negotiate with Latrobe City Council. 

Clean energy group plans

A CLEAN energy developer has called on the Federal Government to expand its support for renewable technologies to pave the way for its proposed new Morwell-based power plant. 

Dollars not discussed

CLAIMS the Federal Government never discussed costs with TRUenergy during recent 'contract for closure' negotiations have been seized on by Environment Victoria. 

LCHS denies extra funds

AS the call intensifies for funds to fix Latrobe Valley's growing public dental waiting lists, Latrobe Community Health Service has flatly denied State Government claims of boosted funds. 

‘Bronto’ still unused

TRARALGON'S "number one" fire fighting priority; a truck equipped with a 42 metre rescue ladder, is yet to see "combat" operation, despite being delivered to the region with great fanfare nine months ago. 

Water bill concerns

LATROBE Valley water users have been urged to monitor their water bills, after a Newborough man was overcharged $110 by Gippsland Water for water he never used. 

More incentives needed

THE current model used to attract and retain doctors in regional areas, including Gippsland, is flawed and should be replaced, according to a Senate Committee Report just released. 

Getting women dressed for success

WITH a new program manager at the helm, national not-for-profit organisation Fitted for Work's only regional office in Morwell is ready to reach out to help more local women prepare to join the workforce. 

Tasmanian cadets take flight in the Valley

RIGOROUS flight training in the Latrobe Valley last week gave air force cadets a taste of the action. 

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