Silver lining for Alarna
Morwell's Alarna Gibson-Williamson doesn't spend her weekends winding down or socialising like most teenagers.
Post-Hazelwood hope blooms in the 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.
Warning of tough times ahead as redundancy pay runs out
When CFMEU mining and energy division state secretary Geoff Dyke looks at the state of the Latrobe Valley a year after Hazelwood's closure, he sees a community that's holding up "pretty well".
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.
Rail tops post-Hazelwood wish list
A dedicated section of rail between Pakenham and Melbourne for V/Line trains has been flagged as a top priority at Latrobe City community engagement sessions.
Students prove value of fresh food
Morwell Flexible Learning Option students became canny consumers last week when they found out how to get more bang for their buck by filling their shopping baskets with basic fresh food.
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.
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Making public transport safe
VICTORIA Police conducted a highly visible operation across Latrobe Valley's public transport network on Tuesday, April 28.
Officers from Moe, Morwell and Traralgon uniform teamed...
