WGCMA to face staff cuts
EMPLOYEES at West Gippsland Catchment Management Authority face an uncertain future following last week's announcement of a "restructure".
Positive safety approach
WHEN Billy Ayres bought the building for his auto mechanic business in Traralgon, he said it was probably the most unsafe workplace in the Valley.
Small businesses targeted in safety crackdown
A CRACKDOWN on workplace safety rolled out through Traralgon last week, as WorkSafe Victoria made surprise inspections on small businesses across the town.
Latrobe Valley definitions debated
INACCURATE 'Latrobe Valley' boundary definitions and jobless figures used by a key local advisory group distort the "truth" of the region, sources have claimed.
Good news for apprentices
SUSPENDED Gippsland apprentices could be re-employed following a $300,000 initiative announced by the State Government last week.
Property sale sparks community anger
A MEMBER of parliament and community groups are "disappointed" over Latrobe City's proposal to a sell a council-owned property in Moe.
Ambo overhaul needed
PARAMEDICS in the Latrobe Valley are battling to attend emergencies within an hour due to insufficient resources and poor communications, according to the paramedics' union.
Flood figures for reservoirs
SOUTHERN Rural Water has updated it flood management figures for Latrobe Valley's water reservoirs.
Exams as scheduled at university
DESPITE localised flooding cutting many roads to Monash University Gippsland's Churchill campus, students with exams this morning were told they would proceed as planned.
Traralgon residents evacuated
SOME 34 residents of Traralgon near the overflowing Traralgon Creek have been evacuated as of 9.30am on Tuesday.
Water struggle to ease
THE struggle to pay water bills by Latrobe Valley consumers has been recognised by Gippsland Water, with plans of a massive reduction in price increases in its next water plan.
Good samaritan rescues couple
AN elderly couple are praising good samaritan Rob Raymond for saving them from their burning property.