Back the Valley
Latrobe City's newest leaders will not sit back and watch money allocated to the Latrobe Valley be spent in other regions.
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.
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.
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By LIAM DURKIN
YOU do wonder if results ever make it back to AFL HQ.
Just one game in Round 17 of the North Gippsland...
