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Clarity needed on coal policy: Bath

State Member for Eastern Victoria Melina Bath has called for more clarity around the approvals process for new Latrobe Valley coal projects following the release of the State Government's policy surrounding the future use of the resource.

Plant needed: expert

The man who used to run Loy Yang A power station, Ian Nethercote, has taken to task critics who oppose modern brown coal power stations that cut greenhouse gas emissions.

Small and weak barramundi removed from Hazelwood Pondage

Up to a tonne of Hazelwood Pondage barramundi have been removed and euthanased amid concern for their health and survival.

Big boost for culture

Determined 27 year-old mother of three Ashleigh Dalton seized an opportunity two years ago to help revive culture in Morwell and fuse broken connections in the indigenous community.

Driver likely to face charges

Police were about to wrap-up a training operation on Princes Drive in Morwell on Wednesday when a car allegedly drove across a grass centre median strip, police say.

Latrobe Valley firies lend helping hand

Country Fire Authority tankers from Traralgon South and Churchill are assisting the Metropolitan Fire Brigade and other CFA units at Coolaroo following a fire that broke out at a recycling plant, 19 kilometres north of Melbourne, on Thursday.

Moe transport anger

Annoyed Moe traders have called a community action meeting to discuss concerns surrounding the town's public transport network and the amount of public car parking.

Charges after alleged incident at chemist

A man has been charged with attempted robbery after entering Chemist Warehouse in Traralgon about 8.25pm on Friday night.

Nicola goes back-to-back

Traralgon's Mick Nicola has been crowned state champion for a second consecutive year, after winning the Victoria Super Sedans State Series at Rushworth last month.

Council tackles dumping

Latrobe City Council believes it has identified the culprits behind rubbish alleged to have been dumped at Toms Bridge on Tanjil East Road last week.

From ship to shore

In 1994, Melbourne journalist Tony De Bolfo embarked on a quest to learn about his family's migration to Australia on the King of Italy ship.

Tapping into classic king

Vika Bull is half of the vocal power behind next month's Morwell evening of Carole King's classic 1971 album Tapestry.

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