New station currently ‘unviable’
The head of the federal agency tasked with financing clean energy projects has told a Senate estimates hearing that a new coal-fired power station would not be "financeable" unless the government indemnified it against future carbon risk.
Department backs debt system
The Department of Human Services has defended Centrelink's automated debt calculation system and treatment of its workforce.
Frustrations felt at Hazelwood panel
Latrobe Valley residents have had the opportunity to put their concerns to key figures overseeing the region's Hazelwood transition at a community forum in Traralgon on Thursday evening.
Latrobe City launches ‘aerospace precinct’ at Avalon Airshow
The push to establish an 'aerospace precinct' in the Latrobe Valley is gathering steam, with a visit to the Avalon International Airshow last week part of Latrobe City Council's efforts.
The Seven Wonders of the Latrobe Valley are…
POLL: Express readers have cast their votes to determine the ‘Seven Wonders of the Latrobe Valley’.
Government on board for train restoration
A former Melbourne tram owned by Walhalla Goldfields Railway will undergo a complete rebuild after the State Government announced a $300,000 commitment to fund part of the restoration.
State defends Warragul spending
STATE Industry and Employment Minister Wade Noonan has defended a decision to spend $10 million from its Hazelwood transition fund on the expansion of a Warragul hydroponic tomato facility, despite it being located outside Latrobe City.
Festival no small potatoes
NO spud will be a dud at this year's potato festival in the rolling Strzelecki hills of Thorpdale.
Diamond in the rough
FOR some people, golf, video games or fishing is their hobby, but for David Roberts it's preserving the history of a town forgotten by time. Befitting of the subject matter, the Yallourn North Old Brown Coal Mine Museum is a diamond in the rough.
Stamp of approval
IF you've ever cried out for justice or peace, Kevin Potter is a man who can answer the call on both counts.
The life of the project
A PROJECT to enhance social relationships and community inclusion for people with complex communication and support needs will come to Moe in late April.
Avenue of art
An abstract representation of a building that's been demolished and frozen in time will be featured on the streets of Yinnar next month.
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Morwell versus the world
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By LIAM DURKIN
UNDERDOGS are common in Australian sport.
Think Steven Bradbury, Cliffy Young, or even the Australian cricket team at the 2023 World...
