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All about algorithms at Traralgon studio

Traralgon resident Cameron Greenslade said he could solve a Rubik’s cube “reasonably quickly”, however, not within seconds like some people can.

Destined for country success

It wasn't until Destiny's Thomas Libreri moved to the Latrobe Valley with his wife and fellow band member Tessa, he realised his parents had first settled in Morwell after emigrating from Malta.

Demolition mission

Energy Brix Australia Corporation will apply for a demolition permit for Morwell Power Station and briquette factory from the Heritage Council despite the council adding the site to the heritage register earlier this week, EBAC remediation general manager Barry Dungey said.

Energy Brix threatens to abandon heritage-listed site

Energy Brix Australia Corporation will abandon the former Morwell Power Station and briquette factory if it cannot get approval for demolition of the site, EBAC chief executive Barry Dungey said.

Heritage decision a win for industrial tourism vision: Wragg

The Heritage Council's decision to include Morwell Power Station and briquette factory on the Victorian Heritage Register is the first step in creating an industrial heritage site of national and international significance, proponent Cheryl Wragg said.

Demolition is safer than decontamination

Demolition of Morwell Power Station and briquette factory was safer than decontaminating the site, Asbestos Council of Victoria/GARDS chief executive Vicki Hamilton said.

Career firefighters to improve response times at Moe

Twenty career firefighters will be introduced to Moe by the end of the year under a plan by the state government to reduce emergency response times to call outs in the Latrobe Valley.

Hazelwood North fire contained

Fire-fighters have contained a 10-hectare fire burning near the corner of Firmins Lane and Hazelwood Road at Hazelwood North.

Morwell Power Station heritage listed

The Heritage Council of Victoria has determined the Morwell Power Station and Briquette Factories are of cultural heritage significance and should be included on the Victorian Heritage Register.

VCAT says no dog permit

Latrobe City council's refusal of a planning permit for a greyhound facility at Hazelwood North has been upheld by the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal.

Chloe is now teaching her teacher’s children

When 23-year-old new teacher Chloe Haesler stepped into the gates of St Mary's Primary School in Newborough last year, she couldn't help but notice some familiar faces.

Houses join in funds fight

Neighbourhood houses across Gippsland have united to lobby for additional funding in the lead up to the state election later this year.

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