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.
Holding her own
DESPITE being the general manager of a male-dominated company, Traralgon's Julie Mack has taken the organisation from strength to strength.
A war to remember
AT 21 years of age Jim Saddington felt bullet-proof and fearless.
Ministerial agreement standout
A LATROBE Valley Ministerial agreement has been held up as an economic growth model other regions should embrace.
Overhaul for Gippsland’s special schools
GIPPSLAND'S special education network is hoping to overhaul the education system this year with the help of State Government support.
Uncertain future for plant
Latrobe City remains upbeat about the future of HRL's proposed Morwell dual gas-fired power station despite Monday's announcement project development had been "frozen", fuelling ongoing speculation about the plant's future.
Industrial action steps up
THE campaign for better mental health staffing and wages stepped up this week amid union claims Latrobe Regional Hospital's mental health services unit was being kept afloat by overtime work.
Loy Yang buyout on hold
AGL's planned buyout of Loy Yang Power remains on hold with a deadline passing yesterday for the company to provide more information on its plans to the competition watchdog.
Latest News
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...
