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Asbestos vote unsafe

Asbestos experts have criticised a decision by Latrobe City Council to refuse an application to build an asbestos waste cell at the old Morwell Power Station.

Growing fertiliser business expands Morwell factory

A Morwell factory that turns Latrobe Valley's brown coal into fertiliser products officially opened stage one of a major expansion.

Footballers unite to fight merger

Players from the Mid Gippsland Football League have banded together to form a union to try and stop the merger of the Mid Gippsland Football and Alberton Football Netball Leagues.

62 minutes to city with Coalition

High-speed rail which would cut the travel time between Melbourne and Traralgon to 62 minutes is part of the Liberal-Nationals government's promise to decongest the city and improve liveability in regional Victoria if elected in November.

Council briefs

Latrobe City Council will develop a wood value policy and timber usage strategy following a motion by Cr Dale Harriman at the ordinary council meeting on Monday night.

Energy Brix left to weigh up options

Energy Brix is weighing up whether to appeal Monday night's refusal of a permit to build an asbestos disposal cell on the site of the former Morwell Power Station.

Asbestos decision concerns politicians

Member for Morwell Russell Northe says Latrobe City's decision to not grant approval for an asbestos disposal cell at the old Morwell Power Station is "quite interesting", given approval had been granted by the EPA.

Forensic hub closer

The state government has released the design of the much-anticipated Morwell forensic hub.

Woman struck by vehicle at Traralgon dies

A woman has been killed overnight after she was struck by a vehicle on a property on Airfield Road at Traralgon.

Council rejects asbestos cell

An on-site asbestos dump for waste material from the old Morwell Power Station was knocked back by Latrobe City councillors last night who said it failed to meet council guidelines.

Dan climbs the Ladder of success

For most young people getting a job and a place of their own are achievements to be proud of. But for Ladder participant Daniel Freeman the achievements take on special significance after overcoming homelessness.

Council officers recommend yes vote

Latrobe City Council officers have recommended councillors approve a proposed asbestos storage cell at the site of the former Morwell Power Station.

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