Drought close to breaking
DESPITE "frustrations" with Latrobe City's planning process causing delays, the approval of the Erin Park Lakeside development plan could break the Traralgon land-drought within three months.
Call to ‘roll back’ roll out
A CAMPAIGN to stop the local Smart Meter roll-out, amid claims of safety concerns, is gaining traction in Churchill.
Development in limbo
A CRISIS of confidence about the Latrobe Valley's future has led to the worst downturn in commercial development ever seen, according to some of the region's leading developers.
Cut above the rest
A GIPPSLAND salon is setting the trend by launching a regional, annual hairdressing competition, a first in the region.
Builders snubbed by process
TWO of the region's leading developers have reacted angrily at being snubbed by a local secondary school during a building tender process.
DPI quells mining fears
THE Department of Primary Industries has spoken up to ease community concerns after news broke a national minerals exploration company was looking at new tenements in Mirboo North and Callignee.
Back in business
AN "iconic" Gippsland produce store has opened its doors again, ushering in a steady flow of customers on its first day of business.
Preschool program supported
CHILDREN in the region will benefit from the Federal Government's ambitious "universal access'' policy after Latrobe City councillors voted to endorse the program beyond 2012.
Testament to the community spirit
SIXTEEN potential "champions of palliative care" recently completed a 13-week distance education course at Monash University Gippsland, funded by the community's generosity.
Council crack down
OWNERS of derelict properties in the Latrobe Valley will be forced to clean-up their act as Latrobe City Council knuckles down on unsightly properties.
Blues get a new boost
THE new $1.7 million Trafalgar Police Station officially opened its doors last week.
LRH results sparks debate
Latrobe Regional Hospital's latest performance figures have been used as part of a political football game.
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Rails delayed due to freight train fault
The Gippsland line is experiencing another major delay, as services have been halted for the past hour due to a freight train fault at Caulfield.
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