Getting women dressed for success
WITH a new program manager at the helm, national not-for-profit organisation Fitted for Work's only regional office in Morwell is ready to reach out to help more local women prepare to join the workforce.
Tasmanian cadets take flight in the Valley
RIGOROUS flight training in the Latrobe Valley last week gave air force cadets a taste of the action.
GippsTAFE fears quelled
CENTRAL Gippsland Institute of TAFE will not close its Yallourn campus unless the proposed Morwell site, which would house the merged campuses, was already built and ready.
Leading the CWA forward
MOE's Crystal Rudd grew up admiring the work her late paternal grandmother Jean carried out as the president of the Yinnar Country Women's Association, but it never occurred to her she may one day be the president of a branch too.
Call out to local business
COMPANIES interested in operating and developing the proposed Gippsland Logistics Precinct freight terminal will soon be asked to negotiate with Latrobe City Council.
Clean energy group plans
A CLEAN energy developer has called on the Federal Government to expand its support for renewable technologies to pave the way for its proposed new Morwell-based power plant.
Dollars not discussed
CLAIMS the Federal Government never discussed costs with TRUenergy during recent 'contract for closure' negotiations have been seized on by Environment Victoria.
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.
‘Don’t just walk away’
Parents of children bullied at school have been urged to ensure they maintain open and clear communication with schools to avoid making "premature" decisions.
The impact of suicide
THE aftermath of her 15 year-old granddaughter's suicide four years ago left Traralgon woman Joan paralysed with anxiety and swamped by feelings of inadequacy.
Are you okay?
WITH the spotlight firmly on suicide awareness this week and anecdotal evidence suggesting the problem is "huge" in the Latrobe Valley, those at the coalface have urged the community to talk about the issue and help save lives.
Waratah welcomes LPACC
GippsTAFE's hospitality department has welcomed the potential Latrobe Performing Arts and Convention Centre proposal despite warnings the Waratah Training Restaurant could be unsustainable with competition at the Morwell site.
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A decade on: Year of the dogs, part one
FOOTBALL
MID GIPPSLAND
By LIAM DURKIN
YOU have to lose one to win one.
Sometimes, you even have to lose three.
Newborough Football-Netball Club put the demons of three...
