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Multicultural council to help identify shortfalls in Gippsland

SHORTFALLS in serving the needs of Gippsland's growing migrant, refugee and asylum-seeker community is presently a top local priority for the Department of Multicultural Affairs and Citizenship.

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.

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.

TAFE will remain strong: Hall

The recent state budget cuts to Victoria's TAFE sector is not all "doom and gloom", according to Victorian Skills Minister Peter Hall.

Calling youth to arms for homeless

THE Salvation Army has called on Latrobe Valley's youth to lend a hand in its annual Red Shield Appeal Doorknock this year to help achieve a target of $35,000 for the region.

Bringing street art to the masses

Where people were seeing nuisance and dirt, Tugi Balog saw the opportunity to document history.

‘Bullish’ contract talks

SPECULATION the Federal Government might walk away from plans to close power stations, potentially including several in the Latrobe Valley, has gathered momentum.

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Traralgon hosts major table tennis

TABLE TENNIS By KATRINA BRANDON   BOOMING streets, squeaky courts and roars of strength bellowed throughout the Gippsland Regional Indoor Sports Stadium (GRISS) over the King’s Birthday...