Racing legacy lives on
MOE trainer Peter Gelagotis' only misgiving ahead of this weekend's Victoria Derby is his late father Michael will not be there to see their galloper Hvasstan vying for a group one win.
House shortage hinders market
A "DESPERATE" housing shortage in the Traralgon real estate market has been blamed for a nine per cent increase in median house prices, frustrating real estate agents who are unable to capitalise on recent improvements in buyer activity.
Start of VCE examinations
HUNDREDS of anxious Latrobe Valley year 12 students will sit for the Victorian Certificate of Education English paper today, marking the start of the end-of-year written examinations.
It is easy to be green
THE Scammell household installed solar panels in a bid to reduce their electricity bills, but father Mark was not impressed when told his indulgences - a plasma television and beer fridge - were likely the main culprits behind the bulk of the costs.
‘Smog and bogans’
EFFORTS to "rebrand" Latrobe Valley are set to escalate in coming months but will need to combat widespread external perceptions of "smog, bogans" and "a line at Centrelink".
Workers on way to resolution
CHANTS, boos and whistles, along with the sounds of tooting car horns in support of rallying Department of Human Services workers resounded outside the office of a local politician in Traralgon yesterday afternoon.
Voters have their say
CHANGE has been forced in local government following a shock election result which has seen two councillors, including Latrobe City’s mayor, knocked out from chambers.
Close call for driver in truck spillover
A 79 year-old truck driver was rescued through his cabin windscreen by a passing driver, after his semi trailer tipped over in Morwell last Wednesday.
‘Gone to ground’
A STATE minister's failure to address widespread fears over the impact of education cuts in the Latrobe Valley has been likened to the "Kennett era of gagging".
Easing the pressure
Ten Latrobe Valley landowners ravaged by the February 2009 bushfires have taken up a State Government offer to purchase their land, in a plan which ensures houses will never be built on the impacted properties ever again.
Process questioned
GIPPSLAND'S new primary health care umbrella organisation elected its directors last week amid accusations of improper process.
Bogged by concerns
AN ongoing campaign for action on key drainage issues in Morwell has seen relevant bureaucracies agree to several community demands this month.
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Match of the round lives up to hype
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By LIAM DURKIN
LEISURELY weather provided a clam backdrop for an afternoon's cricket last Saturday.
With one eye on proceedings and the other on the Caulfield...
