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Journey into landscapes inspire Graeme

Despite having a studio overlooking the rolling Thorpdale hills, landscape artist Graeme Myrteza says the colour green is "about the worst thing you could ever work with".

Generators back NEG

Latrobe Valley electricity generators have reiterated their support for the National Electricity Guarantee after the nation's energy ministers decided to press on with the policy despite disagreeing on key aspects.

Grass is Green for mechanical engineer

As a youngster, Rachael Green knew she was interested in a career involving maths and physics.

Paper industry a family affair for the Donoghues

Six members of the Donoghue family walk into the board room and take a seat around the table at Australian Paper's Maryvale Mill.

Tree change just fine for Yoshifumi

A representative from Australian Paper Maryvale's Japanese owner Nippon Paper Industries is awaiting a decision from headquarters on whether he will remain in his management and liaison role in pulp in the Latrobe Valley.

A look inside Maryvale Mill’s $51m upgrade

Australian Paper's Maryvale Mill is in the midst of one of its biggest annual shutdowns in its 81-year history as the company tips more than $50 million into upgrading and maintaining its equipment to ensure its operation into the future.

Laser user charged

A man has been arrested and charged after allegedly shining a laser pointer towards a police helicopter in Moe on Monday night.

Nesting boxes built for owls

Rare and hardly seen, boobook owls will have a new place to live following the initiative of eight Lowanna College students.

Heart disease is biggest killer

Heart attacks, dementia, lung cancer and strokes have been the leading cause of death for people in Latrobe in the past five years, according to data from Australian Institute of Health and Welfare compiled in a Fairfax investigation.

ENGIE denies breach

ENGIE is disputing claims laid against it by the CFMEU and Earth Resources Regulation it did not consult with the appropriate authorities before removing fire protection staff from the Hazelwood mine in June.

Candidate calls for power station feasibility study

Independent Morwell candidate Ray Burgess has called on Labor to support a study into the feasibility of a new coal-fired power station in the Latrobe Valley.

Shared asbestos dump option

Morwell Power Station liquidator Energy Brix Australia Corporation will continue to investigate the possibility of establishing a shared asbestos disposal cell with ENGIE's Hazelwood Power Station.

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