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.
Top honours for Express
THE Latrobe Valley Express has taken out the Victorian Country Press Association's top award for its coverage of this year's Hazelwood mine fire.
‘Unacceptable risk’
Latrobe City ratepayers could be forced to foot the bill for any future Morwell Main Drain disasters depending on the results of a Supreme Court battle.
Some relief for CMY
Centre for Multicultural Youth's regional Morwell office may continue beyond mid next year after the Coalition pledged $1.3 million to the service on Tuesday.
‘Strong sign of faith’
A key transport terminal tipped to unlock Latrobe Valley's manufacturing potential through a rail link to Melbourne's ports has attracted a $10 million election commitment from the Labor party.
Risky move pays off for lund
Independent candidate for Morwell Tracie Lund's decision not to preference any of her opponents has apparently attracted no significant backlash.
Full steam ahead for additional trains
EXTRA train services on the Gippsland line and a track duplication between Bunyip and Longwarry have been promised if the Coalition is re-elected.
Easy listening milestone
For a global song writing phenomenon, Irish folk musician Daniel O'Donnell has a surprisingly strong connection to his Latrobe Valley fan base.
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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...
