Fears for frontline
THERE are fears power station emergency officers with "decades" of crisis response experience will be sacked at Loy Yang, through the enforcement of an obscure piece of State Government medical legislation.
Murder charge laid
Homicide Squad detectives have charged a 19 year-old woman with murder following the death of a man in Morwell on Friday.
Hansen hops down to help young Saints
North Melbourne AFL footballer and former Gippsland Power draftee Lachlan Hansen returned home last Thursday to lead a masterclass at Combined Saints Junior Football Club.
Auschar’s last hurrah
After about 45 years of operation the end has finally come for Morwell's ageing char production facility, with the plant coming offline for the last time last week.
AGL plays hardball
Loy Yang A power station owner AGL has been accused of corporate bullying and "aggressive" contract negotiation tactics with local suppliers, as part of a large scale cost cutting campaign.
Design and celebrate
A competition to design a logo for Churchill's 50th birthday next year is seeking creative and community focussed entries.
Inquiry: Hernes Oak caused blaze
A final submission to the Hazelwood Mine Fire Inquiry has concluded the fires in the mine started as a result of ember throw from the Hernes Oak blaze.
Group ready to talk
Voices of the Valley president Wendy Farmer said yesterday she hoped to start negotiations with GDF SUEZ to gain some additional support for the Latrobe Valley community.
Inquiry: Fire cost blame game continues
As the Hazelwood Mine Fire Inquiry came to a close yesterday, final words by State Government and GDF SUEZ legal representation continued to argue who should foot the bill for the $32 million firefight.
Industrial relations
Multicultural students are learning about future employment opportunities and skill expectations at local industry sites.
Inquiry hearings conclude
Counsel assisting the Hazelwood Mine Fire Inquiry levels its criticism and commendations in the final days of public hearings.
Latrobe City’s employment program recognised
Latrobe City Council has been recognised for its work to support indigenous residents in gaining employment in Canberra on Tuesday, winning a national award.
















