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.
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.
Cash splash
Premier Daniel Andrews has refused to rule out additional funding for the Latrobe Valley as the community comes to terms with the news Hazelwood power station and mine will close at the end of March next year.
‘More to us than coal’
When talking about the Latrobe Valley post-Hazelwood the community often turns to the 'experts'.
Change is coming to Morwell
Morwell's Kitwood family has seen a lot of change over the years, but the Hazelwood power station and mine have been among the constants in their lives.
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