Support services to access funds
LOCAL support service providers for vulnerable children and their families will be able to access a new $5 million Federal Government funding program.
‘Realistic vision’ for Gld
Gippsland's surest bets of attracting government funding have been and signed off by the region's leaders, in a document being circulated among regional development funding departments.
Jobs cut in restructure
Hazelwood Power Station is looking to cut 30 jobs across its station and mining operation in an organisational restructure.
Blazing a career trail
WORKING in a physically-challenging, male-dominated environment may sound daunting for many women, but it does not faze Sandy Diciero.
Ride for sight
MORE than 50 riders cycled through the hills of Gippsland recently and raised $50,000 towards preventable blindness.
Debut novel hits the mark
Local author Margareta Osborn "lives and breathes" country to such an extent that she could not imagine writing a book about anything else.
More hours for women
A MEDICAL clinic is extending its hours in Moe to encourage more women to participate in cervical screening examinations.
An emotional journey
At the age of 38, Moe mother of three 'Jane' realised the pitfalls of her biological clock.
Inquiry recommends changes
The rights of "donor children" born prior to 1988 to know the identity of their biological parents has won out over anonymity, after a parliamentary committee inquiry recommended changes to legislation.
Public housing in crisis
There are no signs of the Latrobe Valley's significant public housing waiting lists decreasing in the near future, according to a report.
TELC sale ‘unwelcome’
A LONG standing debate over the future of Traralgon's former Early Learning Centre has sparked fury among residents after the Latrobe City Council voted in favour of selling the site.
AGL buyout on hold
AGL Energy Limited's campaign to acquire 100 per cent ownership of Loy Yang Power has been stalled by the competition watchdog, Australian Competition and Consumer Commission.