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Confidence lacking in scheme

While members of the community and Coalition gathered in Morwell's Centenary Rose Garden yesterday, all ears were on Hazelwood power station worker Troy Makepeace.

Life remains in pondage barramundi

Proponents of the Hazelwood Pondage barramundi project say minor earthworks at the waterway will help create an environment in which the species can survive.

Union fears worker transfer impact

CFMEU fears cuts to Loy Yang A operator minimum staffing levels will result in less positions being offered under the Hazelwood worker transfer scheme.

Hair-raising adventures on chimney two

Dick Donchi says his memory is failing. But mention 'Hazelwood power station' and the memories flood back.

The official opening that never was

Hazelwood Power Station's official opening on 11 March 1971 was to be a unique and prestigious affair.

In the beginning…

A look back at the way The Express reported the official opening of Hazelwood.

Keeping it clean at the SEC

The SEC was the kind of place everyone wanted to work.

The push away from coal

In the latter part of the 20th Century, environmental groups began to focus more heavily on climate change and the coal-fired power industry.

The fire that rallied the Valley

The Hazelwood mine fire which began on 9 February 2014 burnt for 45 days, shrouding the Latrobe Valley in smoke, sparking community outrage, an inquiry and the launch of a long-term health study.

Baby boom for hospital

Latrobe Regional Hospital will be more equipped to deal with premature babies after the State Government announced a $2.6 million refurbishment on Monday.

Premier thanks Hazelwood workers

Premier Daniel Andrews says he thanked workers for their contribution to Victoria when he travelled to Hazelwood Power Station.

Morwell power station demolition halted

The former Morwell power station and briquette factory could form the basis of a Latrobe Valley industrial heritage trail if it is saved, the architect of an application to temporarily halt the site's demolition says.

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