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'.
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.
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.
Funds, but no set plan
DESPITE receiving millions of dollars in funding, GippsAero is yet to confirm if it will use Latrobe Regional Airport as the manufacturing hub for its new 18-seat aircraft.
Call for patience
CLAIMS the carbon tax could force at least a partial closure of Energy Brix by the start of July have been dismissed by a federal minister as "media manipulation".
Getting more from life
There is more to boxing than just "hitting people", according to Trafalgar boxer Cathy Saleta.
Valley primed for opportunities
BILLION dollar coal export opportunities with international economic benefits should evolve in the Latrobe Valley within the next decade but the region's skills base will need to keep pace.
New apprenticeship support providers
THREE new providers have officially been selected to run Australian Apprenticeships Centres in the Gippsland region, according to the Federal Government.
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