Firies worried
Health concerns raised during visit from State Opposition Leader Daniel Andrews on Friday.
Women’s network gets cash boost
Women offering business leadership, professional development and networking events for fellow business women have received a financial boost.
Mine plan-demonium
A scheduled rehabilitation plan for Hazelwood's exposed coal batters was not fully developed until a 2009 Works Plan variation was released as part of the major west field mine expansion.
Current bond ‘insufficient’
The $15 million figure attached to Hazelwood mine's rehabilitation bond has not been reviewed since 2001, years before the approval of a major mine expansion.
Push for health audit
Community group Voices of the Valley has organised a public meeting in a bid to push for a Valley-wide health audit in the wake of the Hazelwood mine fire.
Valley’s phantom presence
Latrobe Valley teenagers are set to star in Warragul Theatre Company's production of 'The Phantom of the Opera', opening this month.
Privatisation claims
The State Government has ruled out the sale of regional public transport provider V/Line, rejecting Opposition claims the government was taking the "first step" to its privatisation.
Maccas permit approved
A Latrobe City councillor has argued a planning permit for a second McDonald's restaurant in Traralgon was "no different to any other cafe or restaurant opening up".
‘Man of the people’
More than a great preacher of the Anglican Church, the Right Reverend John McIntyre will be remembered as a man of the people.
Minimum wage increase ‘fair enough’
A minimum wage increase of $18.70 per week will see Gippsland's lowest income earners receive a pay rise similar to their cost increases from 1 July.
Council ‘ready to act now’ on new power station
Latrobe City Council has resolved to take the lead in advocating for construction of a new base-load power station in the Valley.
Regulatory minefield
An inspection of the Hazelwood mine by the Victorian WorkCover Authority found operator GDF SUEZ had failed to maintain a continuous 50-metre fire break around the perimeter of the mine.
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TRARALGON'S Jack White makes his first appearance for Australia in 2026 tomorrow (Thursday, February 26) with the Boomers' tour of Guam and...
