Cash deed to prevent briquette ‘bomb site’
A future demolition and remediation of the Energy Brix power station and briquette factory site by owner HRL will be financed through a $27 million State Government closure fund.
HRL’s $50 million carbon compo windfall
Morwell's terminal Energy Brix power station received almost $50 million worth of taxpayer assistance over the past two financial years - for carbon emissions it never actually produced.
Traralgon trainer wraps up on-air affair
A Traralgon personal trainer and fitness model's search for the man of her dreams came to an abrupt end last week, when she was chosen to leave reality television series The Bachelor.
Taylor’s brave fight through brain trauma
After dealing with a life-changing trauma, which resulted in an acquired brain injury, a Mirboo North teenager is now looking to help spread awareness about the disability.
Big things for small business
GIPPSLAND is hosting its inaugural small business festival with 17 events in the region's six council areas and around 340 events across Victoria.
Plenty of room for community spirit
A MORWELL woman has offered up warehouse space to be used as a 'free store' and base for a community group to support projects in the Latrobe Valley.
Report underlines bleak outlook for TAFEs
FORMER Gippsland educational institutions GippsTAFE and Advance TAFE were in "dire financial trouble" before deciding to merge, a Victorian auditor-general report has revealed.
Morwell’s Lurgi site presents ‘astronomical’ opportunity
A COLOSSAL industrial park along Morwell's Tramway Road could become a research and development hub for diversified timber products and electricity generation, if one of Latrobe City Council's employment visions eventuate.
Truckie committed to stand trial
A CAMPBELLFIELD truck driver charged with 67 sexual offences allegedly carried out in multiple towns across Victoria, including the Latrobe Valley, has been committed to stand trial.
Snow is all go at Baw Baw
WITH only one month of the 2014 season left, Mount Baw Baw is celebrating unprecedented snow conditions and the highest visitor numbers ever recorded.
Call-to-arms amid ‘juggernaut’ of youth unemployment
A FRONTLINE Latrobe Valley support service has escalated a call-to-arms for State Government and education stakeholders to avert a "downward spiral" of youth welfare in the Latrobe Valley.
Fire sparks increased monitoring
A HOTSPOT detection program in the Hazelwood coal mine will escalate, after it emerged there had been no thermal technology monitoring prior to last week's surprise winter fire, according to Fire Services Commissioner Craig Lapsley
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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...
