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Revellers’ ticket to ride

THE Night Rider bus trial has been re-introduced in a bid to crack down on crime and anti-social behaviour in Traralgon.

Opportunities for regional employers

BUSINESSES in regional Victoria looking to fill gaps in employment should consider sponsoring a skilled migrant worker, according to a locally-based migration agent.

Hopes hinge on govt

GIPPSLAND Aeronautics remains hopeful it can secure much needed funding from the state and federal governments.

Gippsland rail line misses out

GIPPSLAND is set to become one of the last remaining rail lines to share V/line services with metro trains, despite hosting the longest stretch of metro track in the Victorian network.

‘Mythical’ claims

THE state opposition has disputed claims the government's Department of Primary Industries shake-up will leave Gippsland largely unaffected.

TAFE left to fend for itself

CENTRAL Gippsland Institute of TAFE has been left "frustrated" after a meeting with the State Government resulted in a lack of definitive solutions.

Chester in the firing line

HEATED debate has flared between a federal minister and Gippsland's member of parliament over the government's new family payments announced in the recent federal budget.

Journey of a lifetime

TRARALGON golfing buddies Lindsay Chard and Jeff Blackman have proved age is no barrier to adventure by kayaking the full length of the Murray River.

Search continues for man involved in shooting

VICTORIA Police are still searching for a man involved in a shooting in McDonald Court, Newborough at 2.48am on Monday morning.

Lifestyle precinct awaiting approval

A PROPOSED multi-million dollar lakeside housing project at Lake Narracan has the potential to accommodate 1000 homes, according to a Narracan Lakes Lifestyle Precinct director.

Hospital misses out

LATROBE Regional Hospital's $65 million funding bid remains shelved despite many Victorian regional hospitals securing multi-million dollar upgrade funds in the state budget.

Fired up to volunteer

BY day Alistair Smith-Stevens is a construction worker, by night he is a volunteer protecting the region.

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Advancing sustainability programs at local schools

STAFF WRITERS   EDUCATORS from across Gippsland gathered at Stockdale Road Primary School, Traralgon for a dynamic morning dedicated to advancing sustainability initiatives within schools. The Gippsland...