Gloves are off: Timber company vows native forest fight is far from over
As the timber industry comes to grips with the impending end of native forest logging, Australian Sustainable Hardwoods chief executive officer Vince Hurley has vowed to fight to "overturn" the state government's decision.
Maryvale mill jobs get golden guarantee
There is good news for the future of Australian Paper.
Latrobe Valley pauses to remember
The Latrobe Valley stopped at 11am today to mark Remembrance Day with services held across the region.
Mirboo North given permanent protection
Mirboo North's greater glider habitats have been given immediate permanent protection from logging as part of the state government's Greater Glider Action Statement.
Industry worker remains upbeat
Despite the doom and gloom clouding the town of Heyfield local timber worker Megan Para believes there is life left in the industry yet.
No lifeline for Australian Sustainable Hardwoods
Premier Daniel Andrews declared that no concessions, like those made for Australian Paper's Maryvale Mill, will be applied to Heyfield's Australian Sustainable Hardwoods as native logging is being wound up.
Heyfield facing uncertain future
In the wake of the news the logging of native timber forests will be phased out by 2030, the tiny township of Heyfield is littered with questions about the future.
Timber workers left angry
TIMBER contractors are fearing for their future after hearing they will be forced out of native timber logging and into plantations from 2030.
Northe condemns call to end native logging
Member for Morwell Russell Northe has slammed the state government's decision to phase out native forest logging by 2030.
World-first hydrogen project at Loy Yang
The Latrobe Valley will be the scene for a world-first hydrogen project with construction at AGL Loy Yang starting today.
Melbourne Cup draws punters across the Valley
Australians love a punt on Melbourne Cup Day with hundreds of millions of dollars wagered on the race that stops the nation, including more than $40 million through the Victorian TAB tote.
Food festival proves a hearty success
About 100 people, including a dozen children, had their bellies full and hearts pumping as the International Women's Group held their annual food festival in Morwell last weekend with heaps of ethnic cuisine and dancing.
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The day Morwell East marched the flag home
FOOTBALL
MID GIPPSLAND
By BLAKE METCALF-HOLT
PAST players from Morwell East Football-Netball Club’s last senior flag gathered at the weekend during the Hawks home bout against Foster.
The...
