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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.

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.

Seek help before it’s too late

Affected workers and families are urged to seek help in the wake of news the Hazelwood power station and mine will close by the end of March.

Authority here to listen

A Morwell-based 'Latrobe Valley Authority' has been established by the State Government to manage the region's transition in the wake of the Hazelwood closure announcement.

Loy Yang B up for sale

Power giant Engie has assured workers no jobs will be cut as it puts Loy Yang B on the market.

State’s multi-million dollar business boost

THE State Government is injecting $266 million into the Latrobe Valley economy in the wake of energy giant Engie announcing it will close Hazelwood in late March.

Funding blitz greets Hazelwood closure

The State and Federal governments have rushed to unveil support packages for the Latrobe Valley after it was announced Hazelwood power station and mine will close in March next year.

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