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.
Fired up to volunteer
BY day Alistair Smith-Stevens is a construction worker, by night he is a volunteer protecting the region.
‘Complex’ planning system eased
RED tape stifling construction development across Latrobe City should be eased by reforms just announced by the State Government.
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.
Courageous stand
Since being diagnosed with Tourette's Syndrome at the age of seven, Morwell's Natalie Purves has been hiding her condition from everyone but those closest to her.
More room for good work
THE new Salvation Army premises in Morwell is the new Latrobe Valley 'hub' and will provide more space for the Salvos to carry out their good work, say staff.
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