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Operator fined $1.56 million over 2014 Hazelwood mine fire

The Supreme Court of Victoria has ordered the Hazelwood Power Corporation pay damages of $1.56 million over the 2014 Hazelwood mine fire which raged for 45 days.

Deadline looms

Mine rehabilitation regulators are on deadline to deliver a final Latrobe Valley Regional Rehabilitation Strategy by June 30 and have not ruled out releasing details of further technical studies.

New campaign is pitching the message to quit

Gippsland Primary Health Network is enlisting the help of the Latrobe Valley to create a new community campaign to quit smoking.

Book’s important meaning

Moe resident Danielle Schultz is using her experience with Crohn's disease to help others.

Big boost for Valley schools

Minister for Education James Merlino today announced $5.35 million to deliver a world-class integrated early learning centre at Morwell Park Primary School and $13.7 million to rebuild Latrobe Special Developmental School.

Sport warming up for a return to play

Sporting organisations are getting ready to return to play. Sports and Recreation Victoria, Netball Australia and Football Victoria all released guidelines on Friday for community teams to return to play as state government restrictions ease.

Licence hopefuls stalled

Member for Morwell Russell Northe is concerned coronavirus restrictions could cause further significant delays for drivers looking to obtain licences.

New respiratory clinic opens in Morwell

The new Latrobe Valley respiratory assessment clinic will open in Morwell today.

Electric vehicle plant plans remain in limbo

The future of a highly anticipated electric vehicle manufacturing plant slated for the Latrobe Valley is once again up in the air.

Libraries reporting surge of interest

Life is still busy for Latrobe City's libraries despite being unable to open to the public since March 24.

Thank you is up in lights

AGL Loy Yang A is acknowledging the Latrobe Valley's essential workers this week by lighting up its 110 metre-high cooling towers with an enormous love heart with the words "thank you".

Getting a flu shot from the comfort of your car

Latrobe Community Health Service has launched a new drive-through clinic that allows patients to see a doctor and receive their annual flu shot - all from the comfort of their car.

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