Latrobe Valley towns overlooked
CONNECTING some of the Latrobe Valley's smaller communities to sources of natural gas has not been identified as a State Government priority as it rolls out a $100 million energy strategy.
Sharing in learning funding
TWO Learn Local organisations have received a share of more than $65,000 as part of the State Government's Adult, Community and Further Education Board Capacity and Innovation Fund.
Not the direction desired
GIPPSLAND will have to brace itself for a significant economic blow amid fears of TAFE course discontinuations, according to education insiders.
Wards renamed
LATROBE CITY council electoral wards have been renamed from the previous historical-figure inspired names.
Men’s Shed struggle
IF Latrobe City Council supports a motion to alleviate Traralgon Men's Shed expenses, a precedence could be set across the region, according to the mayor.
Urgent response to skills crisis
A 'CRISIS meeting' has been called in response to setbacks to the Latrobe Valley's training and workforce base.
Council rates revenue issue
POTENTIAL lost rate revenue from closed power stations in the Latrobe Valley could see residents' rates bills rise sharply.
Volunteer shows staying power
"I'M a long stayer," Cooinda Hill volunteer Margaret Schneider told The Express recently, with a twinkle in her eyes.
Doors close for good
THE head of a 118 year-old timber supply chain has spoken out over Gippsland's "aggressive" construction market, after shutting down its Morwell branch recently.
Milk jobs dried up
THE region's leading dairy processor is moving to cut 74 Gippsland-based positions by the end of June as part of an organisation-wide restructure.
Department shakeup
TRARALGON Department of Primary Industry officers have been largely unaffected by State Government moves to sure up public sector efficiency.
Double blow for Morwell family in crisis
THE last two years have been a roller-coaster ride for the Monahan family of Morwell.
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Machete ban sweeps Victoria
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THE state government has used extraordinary powers to totally ban the sale of machetes.
Machete sale bans came into effect Wednesday, May 28.
Premier Jacinta Allan...
