Small businesses confused and concerned
THE impending carbon tax has left the Latrobe Valley's small business community confused and concerned, according to key sources this week.
No closure progress
INDUSTRY experts agreed this week it was "entirely possible" the Latrobe Valley would not see imminent power station closures despite the Federal Government's policy to close coal-fired generation.
TAFE closures to affect economy
JOB losses and possible TAFE campus closures will have a ripple effect through Gippsland's economy, according to Latrobe City Council.
Mine nears capacity
Rising water levels in Yallourn's West Field open cut mine are nearing capacity, as owner/operator TRUenergy struggles to implement its water pumping response.
Uncertainty hurts
A COMBINED $4.6 billion carbon tax bill expected to hit coal-fired power generators in the coming financial year will intensify pressure on the struggling sector, according to a leading energy association.
Collisions on Thursday
THREE separate accidents which resulted in victims being conveyed to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries occurred on Thursday in Traralgon, Churchill and Morwell.
Strikes planned
NEXT month will see a roll-out of eight hour strikes by mental health workers across the state, including those at Latrobe Regional Hospital.
Initiative ‘opened our eyes’
COMMUNITY members recognised the region's attempt to "restore hope" for refugees while acknowledging their ongoing journey as part of Refugee Week last week.
Aftershocks lure scientists
MORE than 120 aftershocks have been detected following last week's magnitude 5.3 earthquake, according to seismology investigations.
Big Red Bus dream gains momentum
AN ambitious project allowing kidney dialysis patients the opportunity to go on holiday is likely to see a world-first mobile satellite unit established in the Latrobe Valley.
Flooding frustrates residents
IT has been a particularly wet month for residents of Cobon Court, Morwell.
More strike action
GIPPSLAND teachers will undertake further strike action this week in the hope of getting the State Government to negotiate a pay increase.
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150 firearm checks completed
MORE than 150 firearm checks have recently been conducted across Latrobe Valley.
Officers from Traralgon Uniform and Morwell Divisional Response Unit - assisted by the...
