Latrobe Valley towns overlooked
CONNECTING some of the Latrobe Valley's smaller communities to sources of natural gas has not been identified as a State Government priority as it rolls out a $100 million energy strategy.
Sharing in learning funding
TWO Learn Local organisations have received a share of more than $65,000 as part of the State Government's Adult, Community and Further Education Board Capacity and Innovation Fund.
Not the direction desired
GIPPSLAND will have to brace itself for a significant economic blow amid fears of TAFE course discontinuations, according to education insiders.
Hall quick to dispel fears
FEARS Victoria could lose Federal Government support for the TAFE sector have been played down by State Skills Minister Peter Hall.
Multicultural council to help identify shortfalls in Gippsland
SHORTFALLS in serving the needs of Gippsland's growing migrant, refugee and asylum-seeker community is presently a top local priority for the Department of Multicultural Affairs and Citizenship.
Modern medical marvel
MOE's community health centre will soon be at the forefront of Victoria's medical education when the overhaul of its clinic is completed, according to community health executives.
Racing club turmoil
POOR track maintenance and trainer dissatisfaction is threatening the viability of the Moe Racing Club as a racing venue, an industry insider has revealed.
Wards renamed
LATROBE CITY council electoral wards have been renamed from the previous historical-figure inspired names.
Men’s Shed struggle
IF Latrobe City Council supports a motion to alleviate Traralgon Men's Shed expenses, a precedence could be set across the region, according to the mayor.
Urgent response to skills crisis
A 'CRISIS meeting' has been called in response to setbacks to the Latrobe Valley's training and workforce base.
Double blow for Morwell family in crisis
THE last two years have been a roller-coaster ride for the Monahan family of Morwell.
TAFE will remain strong: Hall
The recent state budget cuts to Victoria's TAFE sector is not all "doom and gloom", according to Victorian Skills Minister Peter Hall.
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From the archives with Aidan Knight
50 years ago
The Express, August 27, 1975
Railways won’t move goods yard
THE Railways have declined to relocate the Morwell goods yards, claiming that it would...
