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Advocating for asylum seekers

A recently established Latrobe Valley group hopes to support some of the world's most marginalised people.

Millions up in smoke: HVP

The colossal costs of the February bushfires continue to emerge, with extensive burning in Hancock Victoria Plantations sites across Gippsland ringing up a damage bill in excess of $10 million.

Cocktails to support kids

A CHURCHILL family is hoping to make this year's Charity Cocktail Night bigger than ever, and raise thousands to support bereaved families.

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.

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