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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.

Andrews blasts Northe

A stoush has erupted between Daniel Andrews and Member for Morwell Russell Northe after the premier accused the local MP of not acting in the interests of his community.

Active Crime Task Force arrests

Detectives from the Latrobe Crime Investigation Unit Active Crime Task Force have made a number of arrests over the past fortnight resulting in four alleged offenders being charged with numerous burglaries.

Hazelwood powers down

Shortly before 11am on Monday unit six at Hazelwood Power Station came offline for the last time.

Guy lashes out at Hazelwood closure

As Hazelwood powers down, power bills for Victorians will rise, Opposition leader Matthew Guy says.

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.

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