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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.

Latrobe urea project on the move

A PLAN to turn gas created from Latrobe Valley coal into fertiliser has taken a major step forward after the company responsible for the project reached agreement last week with Royal Dutch Shell for access to vital technology.

Proof in the pudding

HE has spent most of his working life in the science and engineering field and now Chris Barfoot is taking his expertise to government.

Last-minute buyout quashed

SUGGESTIONS Hazelwood power station could be saved by a last minute buyout have been firmly rejected by the plant's owner.

Now is the time to prepare

HAZELWOOD employees are urged to act now to minimise the financial impact of the power plant's closure.

Health study survey deadline approaching

The Hazelwood Health Study team has urged all eligible Morwell residents to participate in the Adult Survey while they still have the chance.

Sponsorship to continue, for now

SPORTING and community organisations that receive funding from Engie will be spared any immediate fallout from the decision to close Hazelwood after the company announced it would continue to provide support next year.

LRH geared up for next expansion

GIPPSLAND's largest employer is looking to attract further investment to the region in the wake of the Hazelwood power station and mine closure.

Hazelwood lake’s murky outlook

GOVERNMENT and industry have given a murky picture about the task of transforming the Hazelwood brown coal mine into a public lake.

Contractor urges Hazelwood investment

A CONTRACTOR who services each of the Latrobe Valley's power plants has cast doubts over government investments planned to attract new businesses to the region.

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.

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