Federal Government responds to closure
The Federal Government has pledged a $43 million assistance package for the Latrobe Valley and a ministerial committee to oversee the response to Hazelwood’s closure.
Cash splash
Premier Daniel Andrews has refused to rule out additional funding for the Latrobe Valley as the community comes to terms with the news Hazelwood power station and mine will close at the end of March next year.
‘More to us than coal’
When talking about the Latrobe Valley post-Hazelwood the community often turns to the 'experts'.
Change is coming to Morwell
Morwell's Kitwood family has seen a lot of change over the years, but the Hazelwood power station and mine have been among the constants in their lives.
Investment push for the Valley
The Latrobe Valley could have a "distortionary" advantage over any other region in Victoria to attract business investment, with the government tempting industry with tax breaks and cash grants.
Direct rail link proposed
A dedicated Regional Rail Link from Gippsland to Melbourne has been recommended for State Government consideration in a draft 30-year plan for Victoria's infrastructure needs.
Final farewell for Commercial Road
Past and present students and teachers will unite later this month to farewell Morwell's oldest primary school as it prepares to shut its doors.
Shock to the system
When Hazelwood mine worker Jason Baldwin woke up on Thursday he believed he would have a job for at least another decade.
Growing potential
What was once a small plot of land strewn with grass and overgrown weeds has now become an abundant produce garden and perfect training ground for careers in horticulture.
Community works together to butt out smoking
The local indigenous community gathered in Morwell last week in a day about getting together for a good time, but also raising awareness of community health issues, including smoking.
Festival’s a work of art
Visitors to the Tyers Arts Festival will be treated to more than 555 artworks from across Victoria this weekend, as well as various other family activities.
Calls for local medicinal marijuana industry
A group of Latrobe Valley residents are calling for a medicinal marijuana industry in the region following the legalisation of medicinal cannabis in April.
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