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Mining export region dismissed

A VICTORIAN senator and a university academic this week dismissed talk of the Latrobe Valley becoming a mining export region.

Latrobe Valley Anzac Day services

Anzac Day service across the Latrobe Valley.

Traralgon flood mitigation ‘crucial’

FLOODING overlays on properties close to Traralgon Creek and the slow rising of water levels have aroused fears among property owners.

Thefts disrupt program

MOE’S South Street Primary School community has been left upset after the recent theft of three of their pets.

Honour for Kurnai student

NOT many 17 year olds can claim to have spoken in front of senior government politicians, but with an audience including Malcolm Turnbull and Peter Garrett in Australia’s capital, Kurnai College student Kane Armistead can.

Bus driver’s got talent

AFTER surprising an esteemed panel of judges with his "raw talent", Traralgon's Boris 'Boz' Anjalovec will perform on popular television show 'Australia's Got Talent'.

Tertiary barriers ongoing

The divide in university deferrals by Gippsland and regional Victorian students, compared to their metropolitan counterparts, has been reaffirmed by a recently released report.

Public housing wait increase

DESPITE a statewide fall in public housing waiting list figures, Gippsland Region recorded an increase during the March quarter.

Bunnings set to expand

AS part of a national goal to rapidly expand its business, Bunnings will either revamp or rebuild its Mid Valley Morwell store and open its new $21 million Traralgon store towards the end of June this year.

Investment needed

Suggestions the Latrobe Valley could transform to a mining export hub on the scale of the Pilbara would require massive investment in new technologies and transport infrastructure, according to ministers.

Prison negotiations resume

MANAGEMENT of Sale's Fulham Correctional Centre and union members will resume their negotiations at Fair Work Australia at 2.15pm today.

The Lion’s share

A Morwell dairy processing facility has become the latest recipient of State Government industry funding, landing $490,000 for electricity infrastructure upgrades.

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Traralgon hosts major table tennis

TABLE TENNIS By KATRINA BRANDON   BOOMING streets, squeaky courts and roars of strength bellowed throughout the Gippsland Regional Indoor Sports Stadium (GRISS) over the King’s Birthday...