Latrobe City Council candidate Johanna Sykes promotes brown coal
Johanna Sykes was holidaying in the Netherlands when she learned how much coal the nation imports from Australia.
Hazelwood employees are shrugging off media speculation
Hazelwood employees are shrugging off media speculation the power station and mine may close as early as April 2017.
Should we continue polluting?
It has never been a question of 'if' but 'when' for environmentalists.
Detail lacking in state’s assurances
THE State Government says the Latrobe Valley can expect an increase in job opportunities as it prepares for the possible April closure of the Hazelwood power plant, but has provided little detail about how this would occur.
Where are they off to?
THESE twin sisters are just as good at balancing as the famous ballet dancer that shares their name.
Real estate agents say no ‘panic selling’ since Hazelwood closure speculation
REAL estate agents have moved to quash fears of "panic selling", as speculation looms large over Hazelwood power station and mine's closure.
Tyers transformation
A former fire risk in the centre of town is set to be transformed into a symbol of security in Tyers.
Respite for backpacker community
A MIRBOO North vegetable grower said farmers could "breathe a sigh of relief" after an announcement to scrap a 32.5 per cent tax on working holiday makers.
Campaign to stop illegal organ harvesting
Chinese Australians who belonged to a persecuted religious group in China have ended their week-long campaign in Gippsland to raise awareness of illegal organ harvesting allegedly sanctioned by the communist state.
Charlotte’s ray of hope
WHEN Charlotte Di Toro read an article about a rare disease robbing children of their memories, she knew she wanted to help.
Growing appetite for produce
Students from Toongabbie Primary School have taken the garden club concept to a whole new level by supplying micro herbs, edible flowers and other specialty produce to local pubs.
Expansion mooted for Morwell poultry farm
The new owner of a Morwell poultry farm hopes to expand its operation and employ more locals.
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Winners raise the bat
FOOTBALL
NORTH GIPPSLAND
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...
