EPA backs asbestos pit
The Environment Protection Authority has given the green light for Energy Brix Australia to dispose of asbestos on site at the old Morwell Power Station.
Natural snow declining
Ski bunnies could be taking to Mount Baw Baw's slopes on purely manufactured snow within the next two decades due to the ongoing effects of climate change.
Scully walks to new beat in retirement
Brendan Scully left the job the way he entered it – on foot patrol.
Celebrating half a century of volunteering at Mitchell House
When Lesley Schulz started her nearly 50-year involvement fundraising for Mitchell House in Morwell, the nursing home was merely an idea on paper.
STEM sisters touring for themselves
Female high school students interested in careers in science, technology, engineering or maths from across the Latrobe Valley were treated to tours of some major local STEM employers as part of the STEM Sisters program on Thursday.
Happy following in Homer’s footsteps
Debbie Stennings never envisaged her career trajectory would include "being a Homer Simpson" and working at a power station.
Alison’s shot at photo awards
Trafalgar-based photographer Alison Landmeter's skill will be recognised nationally when she competes in the National Australian Institute of Professional Photography Awards in August this year.
Cybersafety training
High school students from across the Latrobe Valley participated in digital safety workshops with the Optus Digital Thumbprint online workshop delivering the program to its 200,000th student at Kurnai College on Friday.
Pondage closed over dam wall fears
The Hazelwood Pondage is temporarily closed to all recreational water activity after energy company ENGIE found structural damage to the dam wall.
Pit lake ‘fait accompli’
Hazelwood mine owner ENGIE's plans to turn the mine void into a full pit lake could become a fait accompli if other land uses which may provide the community with better outcomes were discounted early, a Latrobe City Council report says.
Retailers nervous post Target
Neighbouring stores of former major Mid Valley Shopping Centre retailer Target are uncertain how the closure of the department store on Saturday will impact sales in the long term.
Mining land use talks
An upcoming seminar at Federation University Australia, Churchill will present alternate perspectives on how the nearly-50 square kilometres of mining land in the Latrobe Valley should be used once coal is off the agenda.





















