Pollution laws up in smoke
AN Australian report has used the Hazelwood mine fire as a case study in a push for more effective national air pollution laws.
The hunt for information
Gippsland Asbestos Related Disease Support group secretary Vicki Hamilton has told the Hazelwood Mine Fire Inquiry how a lack of official information about the fire led her to 'Google' in order to get answers for members.
EPA not equipped for rapid response
THE Environment Protection Authority has never been equipped to quickly deploy air-monitoring facilities in an emergency, the Inquiry into the Hazelwood mine fire heard this week.
Carbon monoxide warning unnecessary: Lester
Victoria's Chief Health Officer has labelled a decision by the Hazelwood fire Incident Controller to issue a watch and act message about elevated levels of carbon monoxide on 15 February as unnecessary.
The changing face of the force
A LATROBE local area commander has welcomed discussions concerning the direction of Victoria Police's future following yesterday's release of the Blue Paper.
A true son of Traralgon
Joseph Keith Chenhall has been remembered as "a true son of Traralgon" who was ahead of his time.
New boss for FedTraining
Wendy Wood will take the reins of Federation Training, a recent amalgamation of GippsTAFE and Advance TAFE, as its new chief executive.
Briquette workers face stand-down amid contractual dispute
Production workers at the Morwell Energy Brix briquette factory were due to be stood down indefinitely last night, as speculation surrounding the complex's future reached fever pitch.
Rescheduled shut under way at Yallourn
A MAJOR generator shut at Yallourn power station, postponed during a fierce industrial dispute in 2013, is under way.
Development may threaten species
Moe bushland enthusiasts are concerned a proposed development neighbouring Edward Hunter Reserve may threaten a vulnerable species of fish.
The power of ‘sustainability’
BUZZ word 'sustainability', used to describe environmental actions and attitudes, has been found vague to Latrobe Valley businesses, according to an academic study.
Morwell’s retail boom
"VERY happy" Morwell retailers welcomed an increase in sales due to the Revive Morwell initiative, which saw more than $500,000 injected into the town last week.
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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...
