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Forum to focus on hydrogen potential

Australia's chief scientist Dr Alan Finkel will be the key speaker at a forum at Churchill's Federation University next month which will highlight the Latrobe Valley's potential to become a major hydrogen producer from brown coal.

Farmers taking climate action

A former federal climate change minister says Victorian farmers and primary producers are becoming increasingly concerned about the effects of climate change.

Shining a light on safety

Dangerous drivers will be slapped with fines of more than $200 if they fail to use their fog and headlights in "hazardous weather conditions", police have warned.

Asbestos duststorm showers workers

Safety concerns have been raised after two workers were exposed to asbestos at a Latrobe Valley power station during a planned maintenance shut earlier this month.

Moe United left in the dark

The Moe United Soccer Club has issued a plea for funding to upgrade the "deteriorating" lighting infrastructure at its Olympic Park facility.

Going plastic-free in July

Morwell Neighbourhood House is taking part in Plastic Free July, with staff actively avoiding single-use plastics and products with plastic packaging throughout the month to reduce their contribution to plastic pollution.

Yinnar names park for Bill Welsh

He could have been a rising star of the Collingwood Football Club but Bill Welsh's love for family and community was more important to him than the lure of fame.

Advocate on the buses again

Bus commuters will once again see Latrobe Health Advocate Jane Anderson on public transport to hear their concerns and desires around health and wellbeing within the Latrobe Valley.

Formal offers pride

For year 11 student Elliot George, finding a group of peers who had shared experiences was crucial in fighting feelings of isolation.

Award refused on principle

A Traralgon Indigenous woman has stuck firmly to her principals by refusing to accept a NAIDOC award after learning it was sponsored by private prisons corporation Serco.

NDIS quality check launched

An independent agency that looks into the safety and quality of support and services provided through the National Disability Insurance Scheme starts operating in Victoria this month.

Levelling the playing field

He is without doubt the most recognisable footy fan in the country but last week Jeff 'Joffa' Corfe, the face of Collingwood, donned his famous gold jacket in Morwell to barrack for a cause of a different kind.

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