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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.

Poppies adorn Grey Street

Grey Street Primary School in Traralgon will be displaying more than 2000 poppies knitted by the community on Remembrance Day.

Dressed for awareness

Moe's Kylie Treanor is playing a key role in this year's annual Poppy Appeal.

Tyers Art Festival marks 40 years

All roads lead to Tyers from tomorrow as the town celebrates a milestone for its annual art festival.

CODE STALLED: New Valley ambulance stations still in ‘planning phase’

The state government has revealed new ambulance stations slated for Morwell and Moe, which were scheduled for completion by the end of the year, are still in the "planning phase".

Native timber logging to be phased out

Premier Daniel Andrews has announced native timber logging will be phased out by 2030 with the industry required to make the transition to plantation timber.

Festival ready to bloom

Green thumbs and connoisseurs of fine blooms are set to descend on Morwell for the town's International Rose Garden Festival later this month.

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