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Hurt by course cuts

LOCAL women will be among those most hurt in a reduction in course offerings at Central Gippsland Institute of TAFE, following cuts to the state education budget.

Proposed rail and road overhaul

As increasing amounts of Melbourne residents opt for a rural tree-change, Latrobe City representatives are urging the State Government to invest more in regional cities to cater for expected population growth. 

Latrobe City push to penalise ‘land-banking’

HEFTY council rates and stricter property standards could be enforced as part of Latrobe City's investigation into enforcing owners to clean up unsightly properties. 

DAP sparks debate

THE rejection of a "lousy" $4000 for a disability advocacy film festival sparked an emotional debate at the tabling of Latrobe City's Disability Action Plan. 

TAFE teachers take industrial action

TAFE teachers from across Gippsland will undertake their first stop work today to protest the $16 million cut to local TAFEs in a rally in Melbourne. 

Police hunt knife-wielding robber

Detectives will be ramping up their efforts to apprehend a "brazen" and "cocky" offender who is believed to be the perpetrator of at least three armed robberies in Morwell over the past three weeks.

Parents back school

Grey Street Primary parents have rallied in support of the school, amid accusations of mismanagement of the alleged bullying of a former student made by his parent. 

Fight over TAFE cuts

Central Gippsland Institute of TAFE has rejected Latrobe City councillor Graeme Middlemiss' accusations it betrayed council following the education provider's leaked transition plans. 

Coal deal signed

A clean coal technology developer moving to export Latrobe Valley brown coal has officially entered in partnership with a Chinese shipping company. 

LCHS denies extra funds

AS the call intensifies for funds to fix Latrobe Valley's growing public dental waiting lists, Latrobe Community Health Service has flatly denied State Government claims of boosted funds. 

‘Bronto’ still unused

TRARALGON'S "number one" fire fighting priority; a truck equipped with a 42 metre rescue ladder, is yet to see "combat" operation, despite being delivered to the region with great fanfare nine months ago. 

Water bill concerns

LATROBE Valley water users have been urged to monitor their water bills, after a Newborough man was overcharged $110 by Gippsland Water for water he never used. 

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