Add a bit of light to the gloom
POPPY petals are unfurling to the sun's rays in a once forgotten laneway linking Commercial Road and George Street in Morwell.
No assurance
NO assurances have been given that government funding will remain in the Latrobe Valley as the community reels from the announcement Hazelwood is set to close.
Ambulance response times a mixed bag
THE Latrobe Valley's ambulance service times have slightly improved over the past year but remain below the state's average, data from Ambulance Victoria reveals.
Words of inspiration
TODAY a Latrobe Valley mother realises her dream of publishing her own novel after about eight years of persistent writing, planning and editing.
Just ‘like’ that: Koko’s back
KOKO the Clown is back on Facebook. The beloved community icon has taken ownership of the 'Bring back Koko the Clown' Facebook group, which was created after his personal profile was suspended by the social media giant.
Body corporate ‘sound’ but haemorrhaging money
THE special administrator of the organisation that manages native title rights and interests on behalf of the Gunaikurnai people, is confident it can be turned around from being a loss-making entity.
Northe challenges Premier on Hazelwood
A war of words erupted on the floor of State Parliament today when Member for Morwell Russell Northe attacked Premier Daniel Andrews over his commitment to help workers who will be affected by the closure of Hazelwood.
Broadbent slams colleague’s anti-Islam ‘diatribe’
Federal Member for McMillan Russell Broadbent used a parliamentary address on Monday night to accuse politicians on his own side of politics of "cuddling up to Hansonite rhetoric".
Moe outage leaves 200 without phones, internet
About 200 Telstra customers in Moe have been without phone and internet since Saturday afternoon after a major fault the company believes was caused by a heavy vehicle taking out machinery on Narracan Drive.
Latrobe Valley community will ‘adapt’
Claudia Davies’ nine years of experience operating a business in Morwell have her convinced the town will bounce back from the closure of Hazelwood.
The harsh reality of closure
Morwell bike shop owner Shane Dunn is prepared to wait out the next six months before making any significant business decisions.
Latrobe City Council’s advocacy role
Support packages for workers and businesses should be deployed immediately, and a bipartisan committee must be established to map out a 10-year transition plan.
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Marks the magnificent mind behind flagship fundraiser
FOOTBALL/NETBALL
BY BLAKE METCALF-HOLT
CLAIRE Marks is a real workaholic at Morwell Football-Netball Club.
The Tigers legend organised yet another successful Pink Ribbon Round at the weekend,...
