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.
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.
Concerns for the front line
Concern amid the Department of Human Services workforce spilled out onto the streets of Morwell yesterday, as workers rallied against further workload pressure in an impending 'restructure'.
Positive marks for at-risk youth
The initial report card on Latrobe Valley's recently opened 'safety net' school for struggling teenagers is in, and attendance levels are up.
Triple boost for Glenview Park
LATROBE Valley Racing Club has received a timely financial windfall, with the announcement that three of its upcoming race meetings will receive funding boosts through the State Government's Raceday Attraction Program.
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.
A different way to shine
Jugglers, acrobats, tightrope walkers and even "trained animals" wowed the audience at Newborough Primary School's circus spectacular show on Friday night.
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A decade on: Year of the dogs, part one
FOOTBALL
MID GIPPSLAND
By LIAM DURKIN
YOU have to lose one to win one.
Sometimes, you even have to lose three.
Newborough Football-Netball Club put the demons of three...
