The taskforce to ‘get things fixed’
A TASKFORCE to help prevent a repeat of February's Hazelwood mine fire crisis is expected to be in place in the next few days.
Jobs ‘ripe for the taking’
The State Government could unlock the job creation floodgates in the Latrobe Valley if it forced open cut operators to fast-track rehabilitation of vast swathes of disused mine
Ice report welcomed
The final report of the Parliamentary inquiry into the supply and use of the drug 'ice' has been welcomed by Latrobe Community Health Service.
Govt stoush over Federation Training
THE opposition spokesperson for the higher education and skills has criticised the announcement of a higher education centre at Federation Training's Traralgon campus.
New Latrobe Valley district
THERE has been a mixed reaction to an impending structural change within the CFA which would result in the creation of a new Latrobe Valley firefighting district by the end of the year.
Customer receives no reward for loyalty
A BITTER dispute over the replacement of roof insulation caked in ash and soot from the Hazelwood mine fire has left a Morwell man at his wit's end.
Could be grounds for action
A PRELIMINARY reading of the Hazelwood Mine Fire Inquiry report suggests GDF SUEZ could be liable to pay for compensation damages, according to the law firm probing the possibility of a class action.
Braving a new world
WHEN a child with autism enters a classroom, anxiety is only natural. They struggle with social situations and lack communication skills.
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.
Sibling’s tribute run
Their father's memory will drive siblings Jenna and Anthony Gray when they compete in the Medibank Melbourne Marathon Festival next month.
The choice is yours
GRASSROOTS democracy is at play in the Morwell electorate with a community pre-selection ballot to be sent to every household in a push for an independent candidate.
Regulation oversights a ‘big wake up call’
The regulatory gaps which existed between government authorities in the lead up to the Hazelwood mine fire "must be confronted" if similar incidents are to be avoided in future, the Mine Fire Inquiry has warned.
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FINALS-type weather greeted Gippsland League venues at the weekend.
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