New hope for brown coal?
The hunt for the holy grail of brown coal power generation is set to head to Japan, where a "world-first" trial will run 20 tonnes of Latrobe Valley coal slurry through a large diesel engine.
Shot fired in Morwell
Police news: Police are investigating after a single shot was fired at a parked vehicle in Morwell on Saturday night.
‘No incentive’ in direct action policy
Brown coal power stations in the Latrobe Valley are unlikely to participate in the Federal Government's direct action climate change policy, according to an environmental lobby group.
Valley embraces Anzac spirit
Thousands of Latrobe Valley residents converged on their town cenotaphs and RSLs on Friday, to pay solemn respect to those men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice.
Coal conference protest
Latrobe Valley residents affected by the Hazelwood coal mine fire along with environmentalists, this morning protested outside the International Low Rank Coal Conference in Melbourne.
Embrace your inner bogan and save lives
Latrobe Valley residents will have the opportunity to save lives by dressing up as 'bogans' and playing a few games of bingo.
Mine fire health study details revealed
Victoria's chief health officer has revealed further details of an impending study into the long-term health impacts of the Hazelwood mine fire on the community.
‘Pam’ finally hits the water
It was an emotional milestone at the Paynesville slipyards on Thursday, as two litres of beer sprayed in celebration against the bow of Broome's oldest pearl lugger.
Gas plant blaze concern
A Gas fire at the ageing Australian Char plant in Morwell on Easter Saturday has sparked safety concerns from within the beleaguered workplace.
Sense of belonging
A PASSION for reconnecting indigenous children with their roots through language was the driving force behind the nomination of an indigenous Rosedale woman for educator of the year.
Vietnam vets fight for young guns
THE treatment many Vietnam veterans received upon their return to Australia is something Les Maher hopes will never be repeated.
Horrifying ordeal
A MORWELL mother feared for the lives of her children when the car she was driving was run off the road in Traralgon on Good Friday.
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Final VicGrid plan coming
By PHILIP HOPKINS
SUBMISSIONS on the state government's draft renewable energy zones (REZs) and transmission lines closed on Tuesday this week, but VicGrid's chief executive,...
