Not ‘combat’ ready
Embarrassing details have emerged over the ongoing setbacks to Traralgon’s “number one” firefighting priority, a fire truck equipped with a 42-metre rescue ladder, which is yet to see “combat” operation in the Latrobe Valley.
Critical response to Traralgon siege
A MELBOURNE based critical response team was called to assist police in a six-hour stand off at a Traralgon mental health centre yesterday, after a resident began damaging his unit.
New way to be heard
AS communities globally step up their efforts to raise awareness of violence against women this week, Latrobe Valley's key family violence support agencies will host the region's first 'Clothesline Project'.
Campaign’s costly commitments
Latrobe City Council election candidates have revealed their funding sources, amid rumours political parties have been bankrolling individual contendors' campaigns.
‘Old rivalries’ may return
LATROBE City Council candidates fear the new ward restructure, which will be introduced next week, could create a powerful 'kingmaker'.
Gld has a lot to offer: VECCI
GIPPSLAND is Victoria's "biggest secret" and its strengths were promoted directly to State Premier Ted Baillieu on Friday.
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‘Shocking’ tactics
'Shocking' tactics
Solar power on the rise in Valley
THE number of registered solar panel installations in Latrobe Valley households have doubled in the past 18 months, with 2370 homes in the Valley's major towns harnessing the power of the sun.
Healthy signs for hospital
LATROBE Regional Hospital's most recent performance data indicated it had performed well across many key measures despite claims of Federal Government health funding cuts.
Push for unified council
ONE Latrobe City Council candidate has called for an end to the deep-rooted parochial division which he believes currently plagues council.
Jobs may go as Yallourn scales back
The Federal Government must assist any Latrobe Valley workers left jobless by Yallourn Power Station's move to reduce power generation, according to a prominent power industry union.
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FORTUNA ’60
By ALLAN ROBERTS
FORTUNA ’60 Soccer Club is laying the foundations for an exciting new chapter, with the club confirming key appointments to its...
