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.
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.
Feds announce $43 million Hazelwood package
The Federal Government will immediately provide a $43 million support package for families and workers in the Latrobe Valley affected by the closure of Hazelwood.
Hazelwood closure: Live
Live coverage of the Hazelwood Power Station closure
Councillors ready to hit the ground running
All but one Latrobe City councillor attended Monday’s official declaration ceremony where the nine successful council candidates were formally announced.
Protected action order ‘too late’
The Fair Work Commission has granted the CFMEU a protected action ballot order for workers at Loy Yang power station.
Taskforce details remain unclear
Taskforce details remain unclear
Investment opportunities beckon for the Valley
The head of the peak body representing Gippsland's business, community and industry groups has called for major infrastructure projects to be brought forward to offset the job losses caused by the closure of Hazelwood.
The great burden of mine rehab
The rehabilitation of the Hazelwood mine is "unprecedented" in size and raised serious fire prevention concerns, a Monash University professor says.
Closure will ‘add to the unemployment problem’
The author of a report into the devastation brought on by the privatisation of the power industry said the economic shock caused by the closure of Hazelwood will be less than the Kennett-era sell off.
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