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.
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.
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.
Secret gardens open to all
The gates to some of the Latrobe Valley's most striking gardens will open to the public for a weekend fundraiser.
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Major milestones reached
NETBALL
BY BLAKE METCALF-HOLT
GIANT milestones have been reached in the North Gippsland Football-Netball League in recent weeks.
Glengarry Football-Netball Club celebrated the monster 38-year-and-counting career of...
