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Opinion: ABC will regret Morwell closure

The high quality of ABC journalism in the Latrobe Valley cannot be sustained without its Morwell studio.

Man injured after crane falls at switchyard

A crane has fallen at the Hazelwood Power Station switchyard this morning.

By George, he’s a star!

Latrobe Valley community radio stalwarts George and Ingrid Andreou reflect on 37 years spreading news of all-things-Greek over the airwaves.

Churchill crash cuts traffic light and knocks power pole

A MAN has escaped injury after driving his vehicle through a power pole in Churchill earlier today.

Free play to shine spotlight on family violence

A PLAY depicting the tragic consequences of violence against women is set to spark conversations this White Ribbon Day.

Industrial scale outage avoided

Moe business-owners have commended AusNet Services for reversing a decision they say could have cost the commercial and industrial community millions of dollars.

Valley home affordability ‘slipping beyond reach’

LATROBE Valley's housing affordability has declined at an "alarming" rate since 2004, according to recently-released Master Builders research.

Air monitoring sites finalised

Five EPA monitoring stations to remain in the Latrobe Valley until mid-2015, providing up-to-date air quality information to local communities.

Anglesea stoush hits Morwell

ANGLESEA residents are calling for the closure of Alcoa's power station and coal mine, fearing an event like the Hazelwood mine fire.

Promises rolled out for sport and recreation

EIGHT community sport and recreation facilities across the Latrobe Valley's smaller towns have been promised more than $450,000 in a hyper-local election commitment.

Chinese FTA to squeeze Maryvale: CFMEU

Landmark Free Trade Agreement deal struck with China could threaten job security at Australian Paper's Maryvale Mill, a key union has warned.

Closure back on agenda

A government-forced closure of Hazelwood Power Station could be back on the agenda, under a plan to be pushed by the Greens if they hold the balance of power after the 29 November election.

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Making public transport safe

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