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No chance of a restart

Engie has confirmed it would cost of hundreds of millions of dollars and would be "completely unviable" to re-start the Hazelwood power station.

Gelagotis sets eyes on major UAE race

Trainer Peter Gelagotis hopes to make international headlines later this month when his six-year-old gelding Illustrious Lad races in the Al Quoz Sprint over 1200 metres – a $1.3 million race in Dubai.

Car show a blast from the past

Bill Cawcutt remembers as a young bloke his father driving an identical 1958 Holden FC, like the one he's pictured standing next to, when he was growing up at Hazelwood.

Nationals go for Bond

Former Latrobe City councillor and Victorian National Party senior vice president Sheridan Bond has been named the National Party's candidate for the seat of Morwell in November's state election.

Plan for full pit lake

French power company ENGIE unveiled its plans to turn the Hazelwood mine void into a full lake at a community meeting in Morwell on Wednesday night.

Keep pondage afloat: Bath

Member for Eastern Victoria Melina Bath will ask the Victorian government to keep the Hazelwood pondage full of water and open for community use.

Ice report backlash

The sister of an ice-addicted pregnant Morwell woman featured on Channel 9 program A Current Affair has spoken out after the TV show left Morwell residents "disgraced" and "upset" following its airing on Thursday night.

Express coaches welcome

Gippsland commuters were pleased with last week's announcement that the Victorian Government would be trialling express coaches in April during major regional and metropolitan rail upgrades.

Community space for energy from waste

Australian Paper launched an information centre in Morwell for its proposed energy from waste project today.

Funds delivered for rail line upgrade

Commuters can expect improvements to V/Line's train services following the federal government's announcement last week it has delivered the funds for long-awaited upgrades to the strained Gippsland line.

Major golf event hope for Yallourn

A major golfing tournament could be held in the Latrobe Valley following a major redevelopment of the Yallourn golf course.

Blues play bundy

Blues powerhouse The Backsliders are coming back to play at the Bundy Hall in April, swinging by as part of series of live gigs across the country.

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