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Lifting the Hazelwood mine fire veil

THE French are said to know little about the Hazelwood mine fire that shrouded Morwell in smoke and ash for 45 days last year.

MPs keen on Aussie paper

AUSTRALIAN Paper has received renewed support from Gippsland state and federal Coalition MPs for its concerns over governments' purchase of recycled paper made at its Maryvale plant.

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.

Call for community space brainstorm

LATROBE Valley groups and residents are being asked to put forward their ideas for a new community space in Moe.

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.

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From the archives with Aidan Knight

50 years ago The Express, June 23, 1976 LV supports protest The Latrobe Valley may come to a standstill next week. The powerful Gippsland Trades and Labour...

Holding the line