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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.

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.

Power supply threat

THE logistical nightmare of repairing ongoing flood damage in Yallourn's coal mine is setting in, as the power station scrambles to find alternative means of supplying its coal-fired generators.

Rallying against TAFE funding cuts

VERBAL attacks against the State Government's budget cuts to the TAFE sector were launched by students and teachers in Traralgon this week.

Plans on display

PLANS for a new 1000 megawatt gas-fired power station at Yallourn are now on public display.

Water leak worsens

A water leak in the Yallourn Power Station open cut has worsened overnight, with water gushing into the mine after the Morwell River broke its banks earlier today.

Rain shuts down coal supply

Yallourn Power Station's coal supply has been affected after torrential rain in Gippsland forced a conveyor belt in the adjacent open cut to shut down.

Flood figures for reservoirs

SOUTHERN Rural Water has updated its flood management figures for Latrobe Valley's water reservoirs.

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