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Blame game useless

Leaders say Latrobe's health won't improve until our environment does and this means changing our planning guidelines.

New market opportunity

The third recipient in the Australian Lignite Development Program may change the international and domestic briquette market, amid challenges surrounding local briquette manufacturer, HRL's Energy Brix.

Car set alight

A car was broken into and set on fire in Cameron Street early Sunday morning.

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.

Inquiry: ‘Look at the finer details’

With health concerns as their priority Voices of the Valley, alongside medical professionals, rallied outside the Hazelwood Mine Fire Inquiry public hearing on Friday afternoon.

Horseshoe Bend fears remain

A compromise on plans to restore flows to a section of the Thomson River has done little to allay the fears of some residents.

Inquiry: Fire safety questioned

The man tasked with the operation of fire service equipment in the Hazelwood mine has testified the removal of water pipe work near and among in fire affected sections of the mine were allowed by a fire policy in place at the time.

Inquiry: Pregnant woman’s ‘confusing’ search

Morwell resident Lisa Wilson was brought to tears on Thursday detailing her frustration when trying to find vital health information for her unborn child during the fire.

Inquiry: firefight cost $32.5m

The colossal costs incurred by emergency services during the Hazelwood mine fire fight were revealed for the first time on Friday, with a running price tag of $32.5 million declared.

Inquiry: Station could continue until 2042

The Hazelwood Power Station could continue producing power at a reduced capacity until 2042, if a current application to extend its works approval is granted by the State Government.

Inquiry: Hazelwood manager expresses regret

The most senior manager of the Hazelwood mine and power station has expressed "absolute regret" GDF SUEZ had not acknowledged the impact of the smoke crisis on the Morwell community earlier.

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