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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.

Brothers’ battle finds happy ending

IT was only last year Newborough brothers, Mitchell, Lindsay and Michael were in need of someone to care for them.

An edgy lunch surprise

Subway investigating Traralgon woman's discovery of knife in takeaway sandwich order.

Drain negotiations continuing

Hazelwood mine owner GDF SUEZ has spoken out about its Supreme Court action to have the Morwell Main Drain declared a public drain.

Waldo targeted in spray paint prank

A HAZELWOOD North woman was shocked to find her pet Labrador spray painted yellow on Monday morning.

Mural to promote Lifeline

FOUR figures tracking the process of defeat to accepting the help of another has been expressed in a mural behind the Lifeline Gippsland Morwell opportunity shop.

Potentially major fire season

Emergency Management Commissioner Craig Lapsley has urged residents to carry out fire prevention and preparedness measures before Christmas ahead of a potentially major bushfire season.

Hall to benefit from hands-on help

A COMMUNITY-based education program will offer Latrobe Valley students the chance to put their knowledge into practice at Traralgon's Victorian Railway Institute Hall next year.

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From the archives with Aidan Knight

50 years ago The Express, July 2, 1975 Phony phone mystery HOLD the presses! Doctor Who has landed in Morwell. Or so it seems. This week, a...