Battery project labelled a winner
The state government has welcomed news of AGL's planned 200 megawatt battery to be built at Loy Yang A, describing it as a "major win for the Latrobe Valley".
Budget wins and losses for the Valley
Treasurer Tim Pallas handed down a landmark Victorian Budget for 2020-21 on Tuesday, with debt expected to soar as the government works to cover "deep cracks in the economy and ... society".
Two more years: LVA funding extended
The Victorian government will maintain funding for the Latrobe Valley Authority through the next two years as part of Tuesday's State Budget.
Trucks collide in Morwell
Emergency services were called to Morwell this afternoon after two trucks collided at an intersection of Tramway Road and Kirwin Road just before 2pm.
Latrobe Valley’s big battery project
Energy giant AGL has announced the development of a large grid-scale battery project in the Latrobe Valley.
Severe weather warning for heavy rainfall issued by BOM
The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a severe weather warning for heavy rainfall across much of Victoria, including the Latrobe Valley
Operation Safeguard rolls out across Victoria
As the weather warms up and the risk of fire increases, local police have their sights set on reckless behaviour and arson ahead of summer.
Why the hold up on drug rehab facility?
"Skyrocketing" rates of drug-related crime across Gippsland have highlighted the need for the Andrews Government to deliver on a 2018 election promise, according to the state opposition.
Masks protocols relaxed and easing of restrictions
Premier Daniel Andrews has announced a further easing of coronavirus restrictions today
Latrobe City Mayor, Deputy Mayor elected
Latrobe City Council has elected a new Mayor and Deputy Mayor
Oops! Hazelwood boiler house demolition botched
The planned Hazelwood boiler house demolition did not go "quite as planned" when explosives misfired and only half of the structure collapsed.
Hazelwood boiler house to come down tomorrow
Hazelwood boiler house four is expected to hit the deck in a 10-second controlled collapse tomorrow between noon and 3pm.
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WRESTLING
BY BLAKE METCALF-HOLT
FROM the age of six, all Ken Dunlop wanted to be was a wrestler.
Seeing his dreams become a reality under the stage...
