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Helpful boost for new club

THE newly-established Boolarra and District Horse and Trail Riding Club have received a funds boost after a local business won a statewide competition.

Job opportunities to come

A SIGNIFICANT new development between Latrobe and Maryvale roads in Morwell over the next five to seven years may bring opportunities for employment and vocational training for local builders as well as a boost to the town's surrounds.

Speeding up the process

SIMPLE, faster planning permits are expected from legislation just introduced to State Parliament.

Power boss switches off

WHEN Ian Nethercote started out as a junior engineer in the local power industry many years ago, he could not have predicted the stellar career that was to come.

Lucrative contract

WORKWAYS Morwell has nabbed a lucrative Job Services Australia contract after the previous provider did not reach the minimum service standard.

Staff engaged

THE new consortium of companies nominated by the Federal Government to provide apprentices support services in the region plans to increase its coverage in the Gippsland and Melbourne region from 1 July.

Bringing back memories

For a number of Latrobe Valley residents, the Morwell River's collapse into the Yallourn open cut coal mine has been a strong dose of 'deja vu'.

Power output boost

Yallourn Power Station has predicted it will boost power generation three-fold this week, with a coal supply conveyor belt due to be reinstated this Wednesday.

Jobs and courses cut

LIASING with government bodies to address job losses and cuts to Gippsland's TAFE sector is the direction to take, according to a key education council chair.

‘Business as usual’: AGL

THE total buy-out of Loy Yang Power by AGL Energy Limited is due for completion by the end of the month.

Housing crisis discussions

A MEETING to address Latrobe Valley's public housing crisis has been set, and the tenants association is calling for input from tenants.

More security for Traralgon CBD

TRARALGON is set to receive additional safety and security infrastructure around the central business district to deter crime in the area.

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