Residents want inquiry to reconvene
Hands were raised in support of reopening the Hazelwood Mine Fire Inquiry and a coronial inquest at a public meeting on Sunday, following news the fire may have caused fatalities.
Death rate rise in Valley ‘no surprise’
Unlike the 2009 Churchill fire which claimed 11 lives, one of the few blessings in the Hazelwood mine fire disaster was the absence of death.
Digging deep in support
AS the first shovel of dirt was turned, those looking to create a haven for Latrobe Valley residents rejoiced.
Hip Hop gig cut short
Illy gig turns sour when artist is hit in the face with drink container mid-performance at Traralgon.
Candidate withdraws
THREE names are being printed on ballot papers in a push to elect Morwell's independent candidate in November's state election, but one has already dropped out of the race.
Relay the purple message
Morwell shop fronts have turned all shades of purple this week to promote Latrobe Valley's annual Relay for Life.
The changing face of the Valley
THE face of migration into Latrobe Valley is changing dramatically in the wake of an ageing European community.
More work to be done: Advance Morwell
Advance Morwell chair John Guy has joined the chorus of discontent over the Hazelwood Mine Fire Inquiry Report's failure to recommend changes to the rehabilitation of the Latrobe Valley's open cut mines.
Girls pick up tools of the trade
DRILLS were whirring and hammers banging as Latrobe Valley girls tested out some tools during a workshop aimed at encouraging them to pursue non-traditional trades roles.
Greens all aboard for extra services
The Greens are hoping to boost the numbers of train commuters travelling to and from the Latrobe Valley through the introduction of additional key morning and afternoon peak services.
New Morwell school in the bag
A LONG awaited merger of three Morwell primary schools under a brand new building is set to be funded no matter which major party wins government.
4am and you’re out
Traralgon's iconic Ryan's Hotel will reduce its opening hours and impose an early lockout as part of a Victoria Police bid to stamp out alcohol-fuelled violence in the region's entertainment district.
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Making public transport safe
VICTORIA Police conducted a highly visible operation across Latrobe Valley's public transport network on Tuesday, April 28.
Officers from Moe, Morwell and Traralgon uniform teamed...
