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Visions for the future

The Latrobe Valley could get its first detailed vision of the future later this year, through a competition inviting the world's best urban architects to design a "transitioned" Valley community.

Public housing fears

TENANTS rallied last week to voice their concerns about the future direction of public housing in Latrobe Valley.

Minor quake rocks Moe

THE Latrobe Valley was again shaken by an earthquake on Sunday night, although significantly fewer people reported feeling the tremor compared to last month's incident.

Alliance formed to assist apprentices

AN alliance between two key Gippsland groups is hoped to address the problem of unplaced apprentices.

Struggling to find work

"ANGER" and fear were the emotions expressed by Adam Brooks when he was stood down by his Gippsland training organisation.

Manufacturing grants up for grabs

GIPPSLAND manufacturing companies have been urged to apply for their share of a multi-million dollar State Government grants program just announced.

Inspired to change

IT will be her "extended family" Ann Robinson will miss the most, as she hands over the reins after more than 20 years at Morwell Neighbourhood House.

Lifeline experience

THE thought of op shops may often inspire mental images of a dusty, dingy little store cluttered with items, meant to cater for the less fortunate, but Lifeline chief executive Dawn Gilbert does not believe this has to be the case.

It’s all downhill from here

Outside of work, Latrobe City Deputy Mayor Sharon Gibson's life can be rather stressful. Gibson spends many hours worrying about her 13-year old son Lachlan, a keen downhill mountainbiker who recently finished second in round one of the King of Ballarat competition.

Technological wonder

A RENEWABLE energy education program has officially been launched in the heart of the brown coal region, the Latrobe Valley.

Attracting investment

IN a bid to attract investment to the region and encourage job growth, Latrobe City Council representatives are in China meeting with potential investors.

Time to step up

When looking to train apprentices for his electrical business, lifelong Latrobe Valley resident Vin Key can not help but be concerned by the mindset of today's local youth.

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