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.
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.
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.
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YOU do wonder if results ever make it back to AFL HQ.
Just one game in Round 17 of the North Gippsland...
