Rising from devastation of Hazelwood’s closure
While retrenched Hazelwood Power Station employee Chris Barfoot is honest about the devastation the closure of station has had on the Latrobe Valley community, he isn't despairing for the region's future.
Looking back on Boolarra
A rare glimpse into the life of a dozen or so settlements along the Grand Ridge Road was offered to the public yesterday as the Boolarra and District Historical Society opened its doors to a time rarely spoken about these days.
Power reports show emissions down, prices up
A report heralding the reliability of Victoria's energy system through a hot summer following the closure of Hazelwood Power Station did not address a rise in wholesale electricity prices, an energy expert has said.
Positive signs one year after Hazelwood
One year on from the closure of Hazelwood, the horror scenario envisaged following the loss of 750 power industry jobs has so far failed to come to pass with new figures showing an improvement in the region's unemployment rate.
Rising from devastation of closure
While retrenched Hazelwood Power Station employee Chris Barfoot is honest about the devastation the closure of station has had on the Latrobe Valley community, he isn't despairing for the region's future.
Community resilience key to moving forward
The importance of community resilience and industry diversification into the future have been highlighted by a number of community members as the keys to growth in the Latrobe Valley 12 months after the closure of Hazelwood Power Station.
Post-Hazelwood hope blooms in retail sector
One success story to have emanated from Morwell's retail sector in the past 12 months is the opening of a new independent florist on Commercial Road.
Positives one year on
One year on from the closure of Hazelwood, the horror scenario envisaged following the loss of 750 power industry jobs has so far failed to come to pass with new figures showing an improvement in the region's unemployment rate.
Young worker bounces back from uncertainty
When Hazelwood's closure was announced in November 2016, it was the timing of the announcement which caught assistant unit controller Richard Clark on the hop.
Worth their weight in gold
Traralgon's Chris and David Holt have raised the bar when it comes to self-discipline and fitness.
Heartfelt thanks for Children’s Hospital
Ten years ago, doctors told Toongabbie mother Brooke Harbour, 20 weeks pregnant, there may have been something wrong with her unborn son's heart.
Tragedy of thwarted love
A stage production coming to Traralgon is based around actual love letters between two Australian literary greats.
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SLOW-MOVING thunderstorms erupted through the Latrobe Valley from the earlier hours of Friday, February 27.
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