‘Now the hard work begins’
WITH the Hazelwood mine fire under control, the work to raise the profile of Morwell and the Gippsland region now begins, according to a local tourism operator.
New gear for Constable T Bear
Victoria Police's cuddliest member is available in his new uniform to raise money for projects commemorating officers killed in the line of duty.
Voice your concerns
The Latrobe Valley community has been invited to take part in the Morwell-based independent inquiry into all aspects of the Hazelwood mine fire, which is expected to begin this month.
Minister Northe?
Member for Morwell Russell Northe has become a hot tip to snag the Energy and Resources portfolio in an upcoming cabinet reshuffle before the November state election.
Invoice refused at protest
VOCAL Latrobe Valley residents and supporters lodged a multi-million dollar invoice covering the damaging costs of the Hazelwood mine fire with the power station's owner's Melbourne offices during a protest on Tuesday.
Developers support streamlined process
Developers have welcomed Latrobe City Council's decision to delegate planning permit consideration to reduce the time it takes to deal with applications.
Green light for hotel
A PRIME parcel of Traralgon land which has laid dormant for seven years is set to finally be developed.
Rancher’s CSG warning
A WYOMING rancher has warned the Gippsland community of the damaging environmental and health effects of coal and gas mining at a public meeting in Rosedale.
Unified through sport
GIPPSLAND'S indigenous community will unite for a sporting and cultural bonanza in Thorpdale on Sunday when Budjeri Napan hosts its third annual Koorie Football and Netball Carnival.
Hazelwood mine fire controlled
RAIN would be the final straw in extinguishing the Hazelwood mine fire, which was today declared "controlled" by Fire Services Commissioner Craig Lapsley.
Resident’s call for transparency
Since the Hazelwood mine fire began on 9 February, Wallace Street resident Tineke Stratford has slept only one night in her own home.
Devil in detail for Morwell insurance payouts
The likelihood of insurance payouts for Morwell households blanketed in coal ash from the Hazelwood mine fire will come down to the fine print of individual policies, a financial adviser has warned.
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