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Honour for Kurnai student

NOT many 17 year olds can claim to have spoken in front of senior government politicians, but with an audience including Malcolm Turnbull and Peter Garrett in Australia’s capital, Kurnai College student Kane Armistead can.

Bus driver’s got talent

AFTER surprising an esteemed panel of judges with his "raw talent", Traralgon's Boris 'Boz' Anjalovec will perform on popular television show 'Australia's Got Talent'.

Tertiary barriers ongoing

The divide in university deferrals by Gippsland and regional Victorian students, compared to their metropolitan counterparts, has been reaffirmed by a recently released report.

Tepid timetable response

MINOR changes to the Gippsland V/Line timetable has evoked a tepid response from public transportation users on The Express' Facebook page.

Road plan to be developed

A PLAN for the future of Gippsland's road networks will be developed as part of a strategic vision for the region.

Public housing wait increase

DESPITE a statewide fall in public housing waiting list figures, Gippsland Region recorded an increase during the March quarter.

Bunnings set to expand

AS part of a national goal to rapidly expand its business, Bunnings will either revamp or rebuild its Mid Valley Morwell store and open its new $21 million Traralgon store towards the end of June this year.

Investment needed

Suggestions the Latrobe Valley could transform to a mining export hub on the scale of the Pilbara would require massive investment in new technologies and transport infrastructure, according to ministers.

Prison negotiations resume

MANAGEMENT of Sale's Fulham Correctional Centre and union members will resume their negotiations at Fair Work Australia at 2.15pm today.

The Lion’s share

A Morwell dairy processing facility has become the latest recipient of State Government industry funding, landing $490,000 for electricity infrastructure upgrades.

Holding her own

DESPITE being the general manager of a male-dominated company, Traralgon's Julie Mack has taken the organisation from strength to strength.

Parrots take out Maroons

Last year's premiers Traralgon were smashed by Leongatha by 57 points in the club's worst loss at home against the Parrots since 1937, when they lost

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