Minister criticises GDF SUEZ
HAZELWOOD mine operator GDF SUEZ said it would not be drawn into an argument with government ministers about the delayed reporting of an ash spill on Tuesday.
Clean-up order issued for Anglesea Power Station
ALCOA has been issued a statutory clean-up notice for the recently closed Anglesea Power Station site, requiring it to manage soil and groundwater contamination.
Youths charged for arson
TWO Traralgon boys have been arrested and charged with 32 incidents of arson, burglary, theft and criminal damage.
Horror crash in Churchill
A woman was in a stable condition yesterday after a life-threatening head-on collision in Churchill earlier this week.
Robber shocks Erica community
The owners of Erica General Store and Bakery have been left devastated by a robbery early Monday morning during which a thief ordered the handover of takings from the small business.
Pollies’ paper push
Federal Environment Minister Greg Hunt will ask all government departments and agencies to use more 100 per cent recycled paper.
Baw Baw backs option C for ward structure
Baw Baw Shire Council has rejected the Victorian Electoral Commission's recommendation to retain its current ward structure.
Another contender for McMillan seat
The Federal seat of McMillian is being hotly contested with another candidate throwing her ballot into the ring almost a year out from the election.
Colour of spring
It is halfway through spring, the sun is shining and roses are beginning to bloom at the Morwell Centenary Rose Garden.
The joys of making a mess
In the past year the Salvation Army in Morwell has become home to a kind of "mess" everybody would love to see and keep.
Greens’ coal plan gets cold reception
The Greens are pushing for a joint state and federal government body to lead the Latrobe Valley's transition from the brown coal industry.
Fears for Yallourn North mosque
The keeper of the Yallourn North mosque sought police assistance to protect the 18 year-old place of worship on the same day anti-Islam rallies were scheduled overseas and in Bendigo.














