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Plan for bigger backyards

LARGER residential lots could be expected in future developments after Latrobe City Council initiated changes to dwelling density.

Sentence rings hollow

TWENTY-nine year-old Moe resident Evan Hugh Rudd was just showing signs of turning his life around when he was murdered over a car park dispute at a block of flats in Moe about two years ago.

More land rezoned despite planning holdups

A PARCEL of land on Churchill's outskirts is set to be rezoned to make way for the development of a large residential estate.

Robust debate on energy future

A FORUM on the Latrobe Valley's future energy management evoked "robust but respectful" debate in the first of a series of events around the issue this week.

Koda’s the new focus

AS far as ice-breakers go, Border Collie pup Koda is already proving herself invaluable at fostering connections where they are needed most.

Student representation threatened: Union

STUDENT representatives at Monash University's Gippsland campus are concerned their roles will be eroded under the Education Legislation Amendment (Governance) Bill 2012, introduced in Victorian parliament last month.

Vital support for ‘long battle’

A GIPPSLAND agency is set to expand programs working with children displaying sexualised behaviour, after securing new State Government funds.

Cautious response

RECENTLY-announced changes to financial incentives paid to employers, by the Federal Government, are not expected to deeply impact efforts by the State Government to improve prospects for Gippsland apprentices; however, the timing of a new initiative has been greeted with some concern.

Building global networks

GIPPSAERO recently announced expanded global networks and dealerships in an effort to grow the company, despite serious challenges facing the manufacturing sector.

Internet relief on the way

SEVERAL Morwell and Traralgon residential areas plagued by poor internet access can look forward to a speedier service in coming months, according to a Telstra announcement on Friday.

Need for speed

CONCERNS have been raised some parts of Morwell were contending with slow and interrupted connection speeds.

Drainage woes to be assessed

AFTER months of campaigning by residents and politicians a local member of parliament claims the State Government has bowed to pressure over drainage issues plaguing Morwell's Wallace Street.

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