Budget shockwave
GIPPSLAND could lose two of its major TAFE campuses following the release of what has been described as a "shameful" State Government budget.
Back-office jobs uncertainty
BACK-office employees of the State Government may be first to go on the list of job cuts, in a move to preserve the number of front-line public sector workers.
Upgrade ‘long overdue’
THE Mirboo North Secondary College is one of 10 regional Victorian schools to share in a $70.7 million allocation under the recently-announced state budget for "long-overdue" upgrading works.
Funding for dairy industry
Gippsland's dairy industry is well placed to attract $14.3 million in research and development funding over four years, allocated in the state budget.
Superstars enthral crowd
MOE was heralded as the "centre of talent" on the weekend as students wowed an audience of about 3000 people with their powerful voices at the Moe Schools' Superstars competition.
Outstanding members honoured
FIVE local Victoria Police members were honoured in an "unusual commendation" from Ambulance Victoria for outstanding efforts in providing assistance at a traumatic scene in Moe last year.
Koalas forgotten
The Strzelecki Ranges' unique koala population is facing a "very bleak" future after failing to attract protection from ongoing habitat losses, environmental groups have warned.
More fears for workers
FEARS Latrobe Valley workers will be "left in the lurch" have intensified following news this week Energy Brix briquette operations are being "reviewed", leaving 200 local jobs hanging in the balance.
Briquette supply uncertain
TWO of the Latrobe Valley's power generators have been told their briquette supply from Industrial Energy's Energy Brix is "uncertain" past November this year.
Hard work pays off
Years of hard work have resulted in a significant upgrade to the Traralgon East Community Centre.
Council reject road upgrade
The Alberfeldy community is fuming following Baw Baw Shire Council’s refusal to improve road conditions from Thomson Dam to Aberfeldy.
Additional funds boost for track
THE significance and future of the Grand Strzelecki Track to the region has been cemented after a local bank contributed an additional $6000 towards the maintenance and success of the track.
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The day Morwell East marched the flag home
FOOTBALL
MID GIPPSLAND
By BLAKE METCALF-HOLT
PAST players from Morwell East Football-Netball Club’s last senior flag gathered at the weekend during the Hawks home bout against Foster.
The...
