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Election about jobs: ALP

The closure of Hazelwood Power Station was a direct result of the Coalition's decision to privatise the state's electricity industry in the 1990's, Labor candidate for Morwell Mark Richards says.

EV queries water release

Environmental regulators need to ensure water being discharged from the Hazelwood Pondage into the Latrobe River would not have long-term effects on the region's waterways, according to environmentalists.

Register exposure call

Power station workers in the Latrobe Valley are being urged to attend an asbestos information evening aimed at those who have previously been at Hazelwood and Morwell power stations.

Man charger after Valley shed burglaries

Detectives have charged a man following a spate of storage shed burglaries across the Latrobe Valley.

LVA review if Nats win

The Latrobe Valley Authority is set to undergo an external review by a group of 20 Gippsland CEOs at the request of the Nationals ahead of November's state election.

Bombers plot ‘red hot dip’

The Yallourn North Cricket Club has been a hive of activity in the lead-up to the 2018/19 season and for "the first time in a long time" looks set to field sides across all three grades.

Lasting legacies of Max Williamson

Max Williamson's passion and dedication to see Morwell grow and prosper combined with his ability to get the job done will be his lasting legacy.

Planning change supported

Proposed changes to the Latrobe Planning scheme will bring people to the region to purchase small-acre properties, a Latrobe Valley real estate agent director has said.

Stepping up for health

Latrobe Valley Bus Lines staff found their competitive side when they participated in the Latrobe Community Health Service 10,000 steps challenge last year and are gearing up for the challenge again this year.

STEM networking

While networking may often be considered something only working professionals take the time to do, some female year 10 students tried their hand at it on Thursday night at a STEM Sisters networking evening.

Interpreters struggling to get a start

TWO years ago Valley residents Arfa Khan and Yumna Ahmed thought that enrolling in an interpreter service course would be a great idea to find their first job.

Students unite to stay

A petition calling for Monash University to change its policy which allows only students of its undergraduate course medicine course to attend the School of Rural Health in Churchill has gained almost 500 signatures.

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