Prime Minister backs coal future
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull's call for Australia to develop new "modern high-efficiency low-emissions" has been met with praise by Latrobe Valley community figures.
Closure attracts national media
Twenty-four hour news service Sky News is broadcasting live from the Latrobe Valley this week, discussing the impacts of the Hazelwood power station and mine's impending closure.
Rug swept out on new workers
Craig Skinner is one of the newer members of the Hazelwood workforce who won’t receive a large redundancy payout.
Heyfield mill closure put ‘on hold’
Closure talks at Australian Sustainable Hardwoods are “on hold” through February as timber supply negotiations with the State Government and VicForests continue.
Morwell operation braced for collateral damage
Australian Sustainable Hardwoods is not the only local business sweating on a new long-term supply deal for the Heyfield sawmill.
Magnesium plant proposal
The Latrobe Valley could become the centre of Australia’s first magnesium manufacturing operation - eventually delivering a windfall of about 300 jobs - if a plan to establish a plant in Morwell is successful.
School’s is at FLO
Six weeks ago the doors closed at Commercial Road Primary School, raising fears its heritage buildings would be torn down.
First day of school, for all
There were bellies full of butterflies on Tuesday at Morwell Central Primary School, and not just from the students.
Hard yards to a happy union
It was the making of a modern day romantic comedy, but for Traralgon couple Tom and Joan Clarke their love story began with a fall.
Out on our own: Hazelwood workers
It is now less than two months until the closure of the Hazelwood power station and mine.
Call for support
An anxious crowd of 60 Hazelwood workers and their families confronted State Member for Eastern Victoria Harriet Shing in Morwell yesterday to demand answers about the State Government's plans for their futures.
Coalition pushes staged closure
The Coalition has called on the State Government to intervene and fight for a staged closure of Hazelwood's power station and mine.
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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...
