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Morwell homeowners urged to join independent study

An independent expert will test and analyse the ash in 50 Morwell roof cavities as part of the State Government's response to the Hazelwood Mine Fire Inquiry.

Loy Yang negotiations continue to stall

The Fair Work Commission has rejected a second application for a protected action ballot for Loy Yang employees, calling the CFMEU "combative" in its negotiations.

Wild weather wets Valley

Tuesday's wild weather had the Latrobe Valley experience more than half its monthly average rainfall in 24 hours.

‘It was this big’: Pondage barramundi grows to six kilos

Surveying of Hazelwood Pondage's recently-stocked barramundi has discovered growth rates comparable to Australia's best tropical barramundi fisheries.

Industry minister to return this month

State Industry and Employment Minister Wade Noonan will visit the Latrobe Valley this month to shed more light on the government's $40 million transition package.

Grim prospect if power stations close

More than 3000 Gippsland jobs will be lost if two Latrobe Valley power stations close, new economic modelling has found.

Survey participants needed

Morwell residents living closest to the Hazelwood mine will be targeted this week as part of the Hazelwood Health Study's adult survey.

Recent work of wonders

Gippsland printmakers Amanda Thompson and Mary Ham's latest collection pays homage to the Latrobe Valley.

Spotlight reveals a bright future

Young people were the focus of a regional roadshow that stopped by in Traralgon last week to highlight the biggest issues facing youth in coming years.

Solve the murder mystery

Think 1930s. Think murder. Think mystery.

Latrobe Valley community to the rescue

A Latrobe Valley father has been overwhelmed by community support that has rallied around him since his car was stolen about two weeks ago.

EPA fines water authority

Environment Protection Authority Victoria has issued Gippsland Water with a penalty infringement notice of more than $7500 for a spill from the Regional Outfall Sewer in Rosedale in March.

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