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End of the line: HRL announces Energy Brix closures

The Express takes a comprehensive look at the upcoming closure of HRL's ageing Morwell power station and briquette factory on 30 August.

HRL announces ‘good news’ plan

Tuesday's announcement of mass redundancies and a power station closure wasn't all bad news, according to Energy Brix complex owner HRL.

Take care in wild weather

Drivers advised to delay travel along Strzelecki Highway after fallen powerlines caused road closure.

Bikie crackdown

A private address in Traralgon was raided by Victoria police this morning as part of a state-wide operation targeting the Rebels outlaw motorcycle gang.

Woman injured in Morwell car collision

A WOMAN has been airlifted to hospital after two cars collided at the Strzelecki Highway and Princes Freeway roundabout in Morwell.

Alleged assault of paramedic

An alleged punch-on between a paramedic and a Moe man on Saturday is under police investigation.

Reserve the right to rejoice

One of Morwell's hidden natural gems is set to receive $140,000 in amenity upgrades after years of vandalism, fire damage and dwindling support.

Valley’s coal seam gas concerns

Concerns, opinions and questions about coal seam gas mining in the Latrobe Valley were heard from more than 60 residents at consultation sessions in Traralgon on Thursday.

Uni shuttle bus saved at 11th hour

The surprise cancellation of a shuttle bus connection between Federation University's Churchill campus and the Morwell train station last week was short-lived, with the university stepping in to run the service.

Left stranded

V/Line will review how it announces service changes at unmanned regional stations, after a Trafalgar woman was left stranded on her local train platform last week.

Splitsville for the Valley?

PRO-SECESSION sentiment could be brewing in a second Latrobe Valley town, after a former Latrobe City mayor called on the Moe community to "discuss" the possibility of breaking away from the rest of the Valley.

Jobs toll could reach 70 at Energy Brix

UPDATE: Redundancies at Morwell's Energy Brix power station and briquette factory could reach 70, after HRL announces station closure at end of August.

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