Worker transfer scheme on the move
On Friday morning as Premier Daniel Andrews announced a scheme which will allow about 150 Hazelwood workers to move to jobs at other power stations, one employee was quick to front the press and show his support.
Invoice scrutiny warranted
A Federation Training student who received a bill for fees she did not need to pay is warning others to make sure they actually owe the money.
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Hazelwood worker transfer deal signed off
Premier Daniel Andrews today signed off on a deal which will allow workers affected by the closure of Hazelwood to transfer to other Latrobe Valley power stations.
Surge of women in energy industry
An International Women's Day pledge has led to four young women embarking on careers in the energy industry at Yallourn power station.
On the defensive
With the closure of Hazelwood just weeks away and thoughts turning to what comes next, defence contracting has emerged as an industry which could potentially deliver jobs to the region.
Long-awaited Leadbeater’s possum review underway
A review of buffer zones around possum colonies in the Central Highlands forest, which are contributing to a shortage of timber resource availability, is underway and due for completion next month, the State Government has said.
ASH postpones decision ‘D-Day’
Employees at the Heyfield timber mill have another long week ahead after the company's board postponed a decision on closure until next Thursday.
Youths suspected of lighting fire
Morwell police and Latrobe Crime Investigation Unit detectives are investigating a fire which occurred in bushland behind a residence in Crinigan Road, Morwell about 8pm on Sunday, 5 March.
State jobs no quick fix for Valley’s woes
Bringing a government department to the Latrobe Valley in an effort to offset Hazelwood-related job losses is not a silver bullet for the region's economic woes, a Melbourne economist has warned.
Road safety fears at Walhalla
A Walhalla community figure is calling for road upgrades after a 21 year-old Berwick man's car plummted down a cliff face near the historic township last week.
Pink-Falgar on again
Bands, a barbecue and a monster raffle will highlight this year's third annual Pink-Falgar fundraiser to raise money for breast cancer research.
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