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Moe CFA operations unaffected by truck debacle

OPERATIONS at the Moe fire station have not been affected by an unregistered fire truck, which came into public spotlight last week. 

Early learning site ‘abandoned’

DESPITE Traralgon childcare centres nearing capacity, Latrobe City Council has voted to sell the former Traralgon Early Learning Centre. 

‘Bodgy’ installation concerns

The air conditioning repair and installation industry has become rife with "backyard" installers, undercutting quotes to win jobs while performing "bodgy" installations, according to a local professional. 

Funding blow to council budget

LATROBE City Council's budget has a $465,000 shortfall following a multi-million dollar Federal Government financial assistance grants correction. 

Go-getting lawyer wins award

IN almost every aspect of her life, Coongulla resident Belinda Wilson tackles challenges head-on - the way she does everyday at the office. 

Stalled by bureaucracy

PLANS to build supported accommodation for local people with a mental illness remain mired in bureaucratic delays despite securing substantial State Government funds. 

Enviro issues delay track work

Major works to repair a section of V/Line track next to the Morwell River Wetlands are yet to begin, 12 days after the line was closed due to track subsidence. 

Response for respite

A NEW respite centre for children and adults with a disability could support more than 1200 Latrobe Valley families. 

Group is putting Rosedale on the map

NOT so long ago the Rosedale community, bothered by the "poor image" it had long endured over exposed empty and vacant land on its Princes Highway frontage, decided to turn things around for themselves. 

Moratorium angers industry

A State Government moratorium on coal seam gas exploration has angered oil and gas exploration company Lakes Oil, which said there was insufficient consultation with industry before making the decision. 

Train commuters face longer wait

LATROBE Valley V/Line commuters could now face up to eight weeks of early departures, delays and transferals after the completion timeline for a damaged rail section was extended this week. 

Rates ‘out of control’

THE letter from Latrobe City Council received by the Rodgers household this year was greeted with incredulity. 

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